When my daughters were little, people warned me that skipping fluoride would lead to cavities. “They’re going to get cavities!” they said.
But here’s the thing: not one of them ever did. Why?
Because cavity prevention isn’t about “getting enough fluoride”—it’s about supporting the body’s natural ability to strengthen and protect teeth through nutrition and microbiome-friendly habits.
By focusing on diet, nasal breathing, and remineralization with the right tools, we helped them build strong, healthy teeth naturally.
My Must-Haves for Fluoride-Free (and Cavity-Free) Kids 🦷✨
✔️ Magnesium Lemonade – Strong enamel starts inside the body, not just with what you brush with. Magnesium is essential because it activates Vitamin D (so your body can absorb calcium) and works with Vitamin K2 to send that calcium straight into teeth—where it belongs. This lemonade is kid-approved (my grandkids love it!)
👉 I take this magnesium daily, and they also make an amazing lemonade for kids! Grab 10% off HERE.(Look for the lemonade—it’s worth it!)
✔️ Mouth Tape for Kids – Mouth breathing at night leads to cavities, poor sleep, and even changes in facial development. A happy tooth is a tooth bathed in saliva—not a tooth dried out from an open mouth all night long! There are mouth tapes designed specifically for kids that gently encourage nasal breathing to support healthier teeth and better sleep, without taping their mouths closed.
✔️ Myo Munchee – This simple chewing tool strengthens facial muscles, promotes proper jaw growth, and helps prevent orthodontic issues before they start.
✔️ Meat Sticks – Processed snacks packed with sugar and seed oils fuel cavities. These meat sticks are protein-rich, nutrient-dense, sugar-free, and gut-friendly, all of which contribute to strong teeth and bones.
✔️ Open Mouth Cups Sippy cups should come with a warning label! They can contribute to poor jaw development and speech issues. Instead, EZPZ cups promote proper tongue posture and oral muscle development. Enter code “askthedentist” at checkout for 10% off.
✔️ Fygg Kids Toothpaste – Most kids’ toothpaste is not oral microbiome friendly, but Fygg Kids has the same strength and cavity-fighting power as adult nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste—just with kid-friendly flavors like Chocolate and Vanilla (because bubblegum flavor isn’t something we should be promoting). The whole family can use it!
Fluoride isn’t the answer to cavity prevention. The right habits and products are!
Focus on a mineral-rich diet + supplementation (because the soil is depleted, you’re highly unlikely to get enough nutrients from food anymore), nasal breathing, and using nano-Hydroxyapatite microbiome-friendly oral care.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mark
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P.S. This newsletter is sponsored by BiOptimizers—my go-to magnesium supplement. I recommend it to all my patients, not just for better sleep, but also for cavity prevention and reversal. Use code ASKTHEDENTIST for 10% off at checkout.
Most supplements only contain one or two forms of magnesium, but your body needs all seven for full bioavailability and benefits. Most people aren’t getting enough thanks to soil depletion.
If you know me, you know I’m extremely picky about supplements. BiOptimizers is one of the few brands I trust, thanks to their rigorous third-party testing and comprehensive formulation.
🦷 My granddaughter got a cavity—here’s the exact protocol I put her on