tooth decay in 3-year-old

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Hello everyone.

I haven't posted here in a long time. Anyway, good to be back.

I'm looking for some really good advice. My son has pretty bad tooth

decay. Next dental visit is next week. It's been a year since he was

last at a dentist, and they said he looked fine then (although I

didn't think so). We're struggling with tooth brushing, hopefully

we're in for a good change now though since he's more willing to

throughly brush his own teeth. He likes to chew on his toothbrush, I

wonder if it's instinctual and " better " , indigenous dental habits

coming to mind.

Diet is another struggle. He's very picky and seems to be somewhat

food intolerant. I think it would help to have a list of a few very

nutrient-dense foods that I can give on a regular basis, any ideas?

What particular nutrients should I emphasize? I've been thinking of

getting clo and butter oil. Good idea?

I'm at a loss of what to do with fillings. Obviously, we'll avoid

mercury. But white fillings aren't that great either, being plastic.

I've seen some children whose teeth are just eroding. I assume their

parents opted out on fillings altogether. Which way is teh best to

go? If tooth decay is advanced is there any hope of remineralization

to the point where fillings are unneccessary?

Thanks,

fina.