The #1 Remedy for Dental Plaque An estimated 70–80% of adults have...
Dr. Eric Berg DC@dr_ericberg
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Jul 03, 2025
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The #1 Remedy for Dental Plaque
An estimated 70–80% of adults have tartar buildup.
And brushing alone won’t stop it.
Tartar is a hardened shield that traps bacteria on your teeth.
Left alone, it leads to cavities and gum disease.
Here’s how to get rid of it for good: 🧵
An estimated 70–80% of adults have tartar buildup.
And brushing alone won’t stop it.
Tartar is a hardened shield that traps bacteria on your teeth.
Left alone, it leads to cavities and gum disease.
Here’s how to get rid of it for good: 🧵
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Tartar starts when a bacteria called Streptococcus mutans feeds on sugar and makes acid.
Then it creates a sticky film that traps the acid against your teeth—like glue.
That acid eats away at your enamel and hides bacteria from your immune system.
But it doesn’t stop there…
Then it creates a sticky film that traps the acid against your teeth—like glue.
That acid eats away at your enamel and hides bacteria from your immune system.
But it doesn’t stop there…
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This same bacteria isn’t just found in your mouth.
It’s also been discovered on heart valves—and even deep inside the plaque in your arteries.
So let’s dive into how to shut it down for good and protect your teeth, enamel, and oral health:
It’s also been discovered on heart valves—and even deep inside the plaque in your arteries.
So let’s dive into how to shut it down for good and protect your teeth, enamel, and oral health:
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The first step? Reduce your intake of sugar and starch.
Why starch? When combined with sugar, it creates a thick, sticky film that bacteria cling to—making plaque and tartar much difficult to remove.
But diet is just the beginning. What you brush with matters even more…
Why starch? When combined with sugar, it creates a thick, sticky film that bacteria cling to—making plaque and tartar much difficult to remove.
But diet is just the beginning. What you brush with matters even more…
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Here’s a simple, effective homemade toothpaste to help break down tartar and support enamel:
• ½ tsp food-grade 3% hydrogen peroxide
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 3 drops clove oil
• ½ tsp microcrystalline hydroxyapatite
• 3 tsp water
Use once daily with gentle circular brushing.
• ½ tsp food-grade 3% hydrogen peroxide
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 3 drops clove oil
• ½ tsp microcrystalline hydroxyapatite
• 3 tsp water
Use once daily with gentle circular brushing.
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Why it works:
• Hydrogen peroxide breaks down biofilm & whitens teeth
• Baking soda scrubs gently & neutralizes acid
• Clove oil disrupts harmful bacteria & reduces inflammation
• Hydroxyapatite helps fill tiny cracks in enamel & remineralize your teeth
And that’s not all…
• Hydrogen peroxide breaks down biofilm & whitens teeth
• Baking soda scrubs gently & neutralizes acid
• Clove oil disrupts harmful bacteria & reduces inflammation
• Hydroxyapatite helps fill tiny cracks in enamel & remineralize your teeth
And that’s not all…
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Use probiotic gums or supplements to repopulate your mouth with beneficial bacteria.
These friendly microbes help reduce plaque, prevent cavities, and even improve breath.
Now let’s talk nutrition—what’s the best food for strong, healthy teeth?
These friendly microbes help reduce plaque, prevent cavities, and even improve breath.
Now let’s talk nutrition—what’s the best food for strong, healthy teeth?
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One of the best foods for dental health is grass-fed butter.
It’s rich in:
• Vitamin K2: directs calcium into your teeth and bones
• Vitamin A: supports strong enamel
• Butyrate: promotes gut and brain health
A simple addition with powerful benefits.
It’s rich in:
• Vitamin K2: directs calcium into your teeth and bones
• Vitamin A: supports strong enamel
• Butyrate: promotes gut and brain health
A simple addition with powerful benefits.
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In the 1930s, dentist Weston A. Price studied cultures with virtually no tooth decay.
He discovered that their diets—rich in grass-fed butter and fat-soluble nutrients—protected against cavities and supported strong dental structure.
He called this key nutrient “Activator X.”
He discovered that their diets—rich in grass-fed butter and fat-soluble nutrients—protected against cavities and supported strong dental structure.
He called this key nutrient “Activator X.”
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We now know activator X is vitamin K2—it moves calcium into your teeth & bones, not your arteries.
Ironically, the butter once feared for cholesterol actually supports your teeth and heart.
Pair it with the homemade toothpaste & oral probiotics for a stronger, healthier smile.
Ironically, the butter once feared for cholesterol actually supports your teeth and heart.
Pair it with the homemade toothpaste & oral probiotics for a stronger, healthier smile.
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Try this routine for a few weeks and notice the difference—not just in your oral health, but your overall well-being.
For a deeper dive into how to protect your teeth and support long-term dental health naturally, watch this video:
youtu.be/y7g1gKyzL94
For a deeper dive into how to protect your teeth and support long-term dental health naturally, watch this video:
youtu.be/y7g1gKyzL94
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A bit about me:
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols—helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
Follow me @dr_ericberg for evidence-based tips to improve your health & vitality.
What’s ONE thing you learned from this thread? Comment below…
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols—helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
Follow me @dr_ericberg for evidence-based tips to improve your health & vitality.
What’s ONE thing you learned from this thread? Comment below…
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Dr. Eric Berg DC@dr_ericberg
The #1 Remedy for Dental Plaque
An estimated 70–80% of adults have tartar buildup.
And brushing alone won’t stop it.
Tartar is a hardened shield that traps bacteria on your teeth.
Left alone, it leads to cavities and gum disease.
Here’s how to get rid of it for good: 🧵
An estimated 70–80% of adults have tartar buildup.
And brushing alone won’t stop it.
Tartar is a hardened shield that traps bacteria on your teeth.
Left alone, it leads to cavities and gum disease.
Here’s how to get rid of it for good: 🧵
