I am that mom. The one who did EVERYTHING by the book. (Did you see that I said did? It is because I have evolved and realized my intuition is a much better book to abide by). Anyways, when my daughter was around 14 months old I noticed that her front teeth had a film on them that looked a bit like an egg shell. I brushed her teeth twice a day and even had to do it while she slept because she did not enjoy it. I struggled with nursing her and exclusively pumped for the first 5 months of her life, then through God’s divine grace and my determination, she latched on and began to nurse. She did nurse in the night, which I later found out was not good for her teeth, but her main issue was weak enamel. Immediately the first dentist that I took her to suggested that she should be put under anesthetic and have crowns placed on her teeth to correct the issue. The thought of my child being put under to correct cavities seemed absolutely ludicrous. The amount of postpartum anxiety that I was experiencing at the time was exacerbated at the thought of this proposal. I refused to put her and I through such an invasive procedure for her sweet little body. So, I prayed and I researched and found Dr. Price’s protocol to remineralize teeth and heal cavities. (At the time I used essential oils occasionally, but not to the extent that I do now. If I would have only known then what I know now, the parenting journey would have been so much better for my mama heart.) So, I rubbed Fermented Cod Liver Oil and High Vitamin Butter Oil on my sweet baby’s back (because she would not ingest it due to the strong taste and smell). I found a version of the cod liver oil that did not stink up my child. I was determined that if I could keep the cavities from progressing, then it would buy me time until she was older and could have the cavities repaired in a dental chair. So I brushed , flossed, and followed Dr. Prices protocol like it was my job for 3 years. We made multiple failed attempts to repair the cavities in the dental office to no avail. I did not want my child traumatized from the experience, so the psychologist and mama bear in me tried every technique under the sun to desensitize her from the fear of someone drilling in her mouth. When she was finally 4 years old, I felt strong enough and led to have her teeth repaired in a surgical center under anesthesia. It was the longest 2 hours of my life but when the Doctor came out he informed me that he was able to repair all of the cavities without having to put in any crowns. I felt so thankful and relieved that I feel compelled to share my story for any mama who is struggling with this very thing. I had so much guilt over the entire ordeal and I wish someone could have guided me. So tonight on the eve of a dental checkup with the pediatric dentist of our dreams, Dr. Richardson at Adventure Smiles Dentistry , I wanted to share our story of healing and hope. Today my daughter is 8 and her permanent teeth have strong enamel. Her baby teeth still have weak enamel but we use OnGuard Toothpaste to keep them strong and keep bacteria away. We use a waterpik to get in between her teeth (where cavities love to appear) and of course floss. Prior to a dental visit I use dōTERRA’s Calmer and Brave blends rolled down the spine. I spray her hands with OnGuard Hand Sanitizer before and after we go into a dental visit. I still have some post-traumatic issues taking her to the dentist, so I use my tranquility blend applied multiple times a day the day before the dentist and the day of the appointment.
Below are some great essential oils for dental needs compiled from RHJMAG.com
