Most people are told cavities happen because of sugar, soda, or not brushing well enough. While those are factors, they don’t tell the whole story. The true root cause of cavities isn’t just what’s happening on the surface of your teeth, it’s what’s missing from your nutrition. At West Lake Hills Dental in Austin, TX, […]

When Dr. Weston A. Price traveled the world in the early 20th century, he noticed something extraordinary. Traditional cultures, from Swiss alpine villages to Inuit communities in the Arctic, had broad smiles, straight teeth, and almost no cavities. And they achieved this without toothbrushes, fluoride, or modern dentistry. At West Lake Hills Dental in Austin, […]

When it comes to building strong, cavity-resistant teeth, no single nutrient can do it all. Vitamins A, D, K2, and E each play a unique role in oral health, but their real power is revealed when they work together. At West Lake Hills Dental in Austin, TX, we help patients understand how these vitamins function […]

When it comes to oral health, most people think of calcium, vitamin D, or brushing and flossing. But there’s another nutrient that plays a crucial, yet often overlooked,  role in keeping your mouth healthy: vitamin E. While vitamin E doesn’t directly build enamel like vitamins A, D, or K2, it acts as a powerful protector. […]

Most people have heard of calcium and vitamin D for strong teeth, but few know about vitamin K2. This little-known nutrient may be the single most important factor in preventing cavities and crooked teeth. In fact, pioneering dentist Dr. Weston A. Price once called it “Activator X”, the mysterious nutrient in traditional diets that made […]

Most people know vitamin D as the “sunshine vitamin,” but few realize how important it is for oral health. In fact, early researchers once called vitamin D the “anti-cavity vitamin” because of its powerful effects on building strong, decay-resistant teeth. At West Lake Hills Dental in Austin, TX, we teach our patients that nutrition is […]

Most people know vitamin A as the “eye vitamin,” but few realize it’s also one of the most important nutrients for oral health. Vitamin A acts like the architect of your teeth and gums, guiding how they form and ensuring the mouth’s defenses stay strong throughout life. How Vitamin A Builds Strong Teeth During tooth […]

Tooth development doesn’t stop at birth, it continues throughout infancy and early childhood. As baby teeth mineralize and permanent teeth begin forming beneath the gums, your child’s nutrition during these years is just as important as prenatal nutrition. It determines whether their teeth will grow strong and cavity-resistant or vulnerable and prone to decay. At […]

Strong teeth don’t begin when your child starts brushing, they begin in the womb. By the time a baby is born, all of their baby tooth crowns are already formed beneath the gums. That means a mother’s nutrition during pregnancy plays a critical role in whether her child’s teeth will be strong and cavity-resistant or […]

Most people think cavities happen because of sugar, soda, or not brushing well enough. While that’s partly true, the real story is much deeper. Even with perfect brushing and flossing, many people still struggle with cavities. Why? Because oral health isn’t just about cleaning your teeth, it’s also about what your teeth are made of. […]