Although my family eats a whole foods, low-sugar diet, we've had our share of dental challenges, particularly the kids. Ella had to have restorative work on several of her molars before the age of four, and Everett's teeth have some degree of enamel decay on most surfaces. My take on dental health is like my view of health in general - it matters what you put into your body and how you care for yourself, but also, sometimes things just happen. Our kids don't drink sugary beverages, we don't give them candy or an excess of dried fruits, we floss and brush, and yet… When Ella's dental problems first presented themselves, we went searching for information as to how to best … [Read more...]