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For parents, cavities in baby teeth is a stressful time.
Firstly, don’t panic, many parents are have found them in the position you’re in.
Laying the foundations of a good plan means understanding why the cavity occurred at all.
Tooth decay is one of the most common cause of hospitalizations for children, so cavities often have to be treated.
Dental cavities are a sign of an underlying dietary problem, however we should always consider an other health issues, as well as oral hygiene factors.
Finding a dental practitioner with a functional medicine perspective can ensure you take the right steps to mindfully treat the problem and the underlying root cause in the body.
My guest to cover this important topic is pediatric dental specialist Dr. Staci Whitman. Dr. Whitman is the founder of NoPoKids and whole body dentistry with a sharp eye for holistic and preventative medicine.
Her philosophy includes:
· Extensive nutritional guidance and connecting oral disease to any systemic issues including nutritional deficiencies and food sensitivities
· A whole Body, collaborative approach with naturopaths, nutritionists, ENT’s, functional orthodontists, IBCLC’s, OMFT’s and functional medicine doctors
Treating tooth decay in your child’s teeth is one step, understanding the root causes and shifting lifestyle habits and other risk factors is the best way to ensure your child never gets another cavity again.
You can follow and read more about Dr. Staci’s approach here:
