A DIY toothpaste paste combining half a teaspoon each of 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, micro-crystalline hydroxyapatite powder, plus 3 drops of clove oil and 3 teaspoons water used once daily can break down tartar biofilm and remineralize enamel.
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Stopping sugar and starches is critical because Streptococcus mutans uses them to produce acid and a calcium-based glue that traps acid against teeth, leading to decay.
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Chewing a gum that contains friendly oral bacteria can repopulate the mouth with beneficial microbes, protecting against biofilm, bad breath, and cavities.
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Regularly eating grass-fed butter supplies vitamin K2 (historically called Activator X) to shuttle calcium into teeth and bones, plus butyrate for colon and brain health, while debunking the cholesterol-heart-disease myth.
Protocols
Concrete recipes — what, when, how much, and why
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Eliminate Sugar and Starches for Plaque Prevention
WhatCompletely stop consuming sugar and starches to cut off the fuel source that Streptococcus mutans uses to produce acid and build biofilm.
WhenOngoing dietary change
For whomEveryone, particularly those with tartar buildup, cavities, or a history of dental decay.
WhySugar and especially sugar combined with starch enables S. mutans to generate acid that erodes enamel and create the calcium-based glue that forms tartar. Removing these carbohydrates halts the process.
CaveatsCombining sugar with starch creates an even stickier substance that adheres more strongly to teeth, so mixed foods (e.g., cookies, crackers) are especially harmful.
Berg emphasizes that the core driver of dental plaque is the metabolic activity of Streptococcus mutans when it encounters fermentable carbohydrates. While sugar alone is problematic, the combination of sugar and starch (common in processed foods) forms a tenacious glue that sticks to enamel, trapping acid directly against the tooth surface. He positions dietary elimination as the foundational step — even before the physical remedy — because without fuel, the bacteria cannot synthesize the biofilm shield. This approach also targets the systemic problem of S. mutans colonizing heart valves and arterial plaque. The protocol is simple abstinence, with the understanding that children who crave butter (as he did) might be compensating for a diet high in cavity-promoting foods.
Mechanism
Streptococcus mutans ferments dietary sugars and starches, producing lactic acid that demineralizes enamel. Concurrently, the bacterium synthesizes extracellular polysaccharides (the 'glue') that incorporate calcium ions from saliva, forming a cross-linked biofilm matrix. When sugar and starch are removed, the microbial acid production and biofilm construction cease, depriving the biofilm of its building blocks.
Of course, number one, stop eating sugar and starches.
Also said
“What's worse than just sugar is when you add a sugar and a starch. that will form a glue that kind of sticks to your teeth even more than the sugar.”— Highlights the heightened danger of combined sugar and starch.
DIY Tartar-Removing Toothpaste with Hydroxyapatite
WhatMix half a teaspoon 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide, half a teaspoon baking soda, 3 drops clove essential oil, half a teaspoon micro-crystalline hydroxyapatite powder, and 3 teaspoons water. Brush teeth with the mixture once daily using circular motions.
WhenOnce daily, preferably as a replacement for or addition to regular toothpaste during one brushing session.
DosePer use: half teaspoon hydrogen peroxide, half teaspoon baking soda, 3 drops clove oil, half teaspoon hydroxyapatite powder, 3 teaspoons water. Use once a day.
For whomAdults and children with visible tartar, plaque, or a tendency toward cavities; anyone seeking to remineralize early enamel lesions and prevent further decay.
WhyHydrogen peroxide degrades the biofilm matrix and whitens teeth; baking soda neutralizes acidic pH and provides mild abrasion; clove oil disrupts biofilm and alleviates oral pain; hydroxyapatite powder infuses tiny enamel defects with mineral for remineralization.
CaveatsUse only food-grade 3% hydrogen peroxide, not higher concentrations. Avoid swallowing. Clove oil is potent — do not exceed 3 drops. If you have sensitive gums, discontinue if irritation occurs. This does not replace flossing and regular dental check-ups.
Berg builds this protocol on a layered understanding of biofilm biology. Streptococcus mutans produces a calcium-rich polysaccharide shield under the influence of sugar. The selected ingredients attack the biofilm physically and chemically. Hydrogen peroxide oxidizes organic components of the biofilm, loosening its structure. Baking soda raises the pH from the acidic range (where enamel demineralization occurs) back toward neutrality, halting acid damage. The mild abrasive action of baking soda helps slough off weakened biofilm without scratching enamel. Clove oil, containing eugenol, is both antimicrobial and analgesic, further breaking down the matrix and soothing inflamed gums. The key innovation is micro-crystalline hydroxyapatite: particles sized to infiltrate microscopic pits, cracks, and early cavities, where they serve as nucleation sites for the body’s natural remineralization, effectively ‘rebuilding’ enamel. He recommends brushing in circular motions to maximize contact with the gumline and interproximal areas. The mixture is to be made fresh each time (implied by ingredient amounts) and used immediately.
Mechanism
Biofilm composed of exopolysaccharides and calcium is vulnerable to oxidation (hydrogen peroxide), alkalization (baking soda), and eugenol-mediated disruption of microbial cohesion. Remineralization occurs when nano- to micro-sized hydroxyapatite crystals lodge in demineralized enamel defects, acting as a template for calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to redeposit, re-forming hydroxyapatite enamel structure. The shift to a non-acidic pH also favors mineral precipitation rather than dissolution.
Hydrogen peroxide is very good to start breaking down this biofilm and also make your teeth a little bit whiter.
Also said
“The big purpose is to alkalize the acidity in your mouth because baking soda is alkaline.”— Explains the rationale behind baking soda’s inclusion.
“It helps to disrupt the biofilm and start breaking down the tartar. It also has other benefits of decreasing pain in your mouth.”— Describes clove oil’s dual action — biofilm disruption and analgesia.
“They can go into the small little crevices, the little cavities, and remineralize the bone tissue and becomes the enamel around the tooth.”— Shows how hydroxyapatite powder addresses the microscopic damage.
“Mix it all up, put on your toothbrush, and then in circular motions, brush your teeth on the outside and the inside once a day.”— Instructions for application and frequency.
Chew Probiotic Gum to Repopulate Oral Microbiome
WhatChew a gum that contains friendly oral bacteria to introduce beneficial microbes and compete against plaque-forming pathogens.
WhenRegularly (frequency not specified; chew as desired or after meals)
For whomAnyone, especially those with persistent tartar, bad breath, or a history of cavities.
WhyGood bacteria can outcompete Streptococcus mutans and other harmful microbes on oral surfaces, reducing biofilm formation, bad breath, and cavities.
Berg briefly mentions this as an adjunct to the toothpaste regimen. By chewing gum that delivers beneficial bacteria, the oral environment can be shifted away from pathogenic dominance. The friendly strains occupy binding sites on teeth and gums, making it harder for biofilm-forming bacteria to adhere. He doesn't specify strains or duration, only that such a gum exists and is worth seeking out.
I also recommend that you find a gum that has friendly oral bacteria that you can chew and repopulate your mouth with the good bacteria which will also help protect you against the formation of biofilms.
What's new
Personal practice updates, fresh positions, predictions
Berg presents a home-mixed toothpaste combining hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, clove oil, and micro-crystalline hydroxyapatite powder as a novel, affordable method to dissolve tartar biofilm and remineralize teeth — something he says he stumbled upon.
Why this matters: It replaces costly dental scaling and fluoride treatments with household items and an easily sourced supplement, potentially enabling daily biofilm disruption and enamel repair at home.
Background
Traditional tartar management relies on professional cleanings and fluoride varnishes; home care is limited to brushing and flossing, which rarely penetrate the calcium-based biofilm shield effectively or deliver remineralizing agents directly into microscopic enamel defects.
Berg walks through the biology of dental plaque: the microbe Streptococcus mutans uses dietary sugars and starches to produce acid and a glue-like substance that incorporates calcium, forming a biofilm shield that traps acid against the tooth surface and erodes enamel. He notes that the microbe has been found on heart valves and inside arterial plaque, underscoring its systemic reach. The remedy he stumbled upon attacks this in multiple ways. Hydrogen peroxide (3%, food-grade) breaks down the biofilm matrix and slightly whitens teeth. Baking soda provides gentle abrasion and, crucially, alkalinity to neutralize the enamel-eroding acid. Clove oil, which he calls the best essential oil for this purpose, disrupts the biofilm further and relieves oral pain. The standout ingredient — micro-crystalline hydroxyapatite powder — consists of tiny crystals identical to the mineral that makes up bone and tooth enamel; it can enter microscopic pits and crevices to supply the raw material for remineralization, effectively ‘refilling’ enamel. He instructs mixing half a teaspoon of each powder and hydrogen peroxide, three drops clove oil, and three teaspoons water, then brushing with circular motions once daily. He frames this as a simple, low-cost practice accessible to all ages, from children to adults, and invites viewers to try it and report results.
The number one best way to remove dental plaque, aka tartar. I stumbled on something that's a game changer.
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“Hydrogen peroxide is very good to start breaking down this biofilm and also make your teeth a little bit whiter.”— Explains the first active ingredient’s role.
“The big purpose is to alkalize the acidity in your mouth because baking soda is alkaline.”— Clarifies why baking soda is included beyond abrasion.
“It helps to disrupt the biofilm and start breaking down the tartar. It also has other benefits of decreasing pain in your mouth.”— Details the specific action of clove oil.
“They can go into the small little crevices, the little cavities, and remineralize the bone tissue and becomes the enamel around the tooth.”— Describes the unique mechanism of hydroxyapatite powder.
Recommendations
Products, supplements, and tools mentioned in the episode
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Micro Crystalline Hydroxyapatite Powder
Product
Used as an ingredient in the DIY toothpaste (half teaspoon per batch) to remineralize enamel and fill microscopic tooth crevices.
Berg describes this powder as composed of very tiny crystals identical to the mineral that bone and teeth are made of. He states it is available on Amazon, affordable, and not a synthetic or exotic chemical body. When mixed with the other ingredients, the crystals are small enough to enter the minuscule pits and fissures created by acid erosion, where they act as a scaffold for the natural remineralization process, effectively becoming part of the enamel. This transforms a simple anti-plaque paste into a restorative treatment that can halt early cavities. He implies no specific brand, suggesting any pure micro-crystalline hydroxyapatite powder will work.
vs alternatives
Unlike fluoride, which works by promoting remineralization through fluoride-ion incorporation into hydroxyfluorapatite, hydroxyapatite powder directly supplies the actual mineral building block of enamel, potentially achieving a more native repair. It is also non-toxic if a small amount is accidentally swallowed, making it safer for children.
You can buy this on Amazon. It's not that expensive, but it's a powder of very tiny crystals of a material that bone is made out of.
Also said
“They can go into the small little crevices, the little cavities, and remineralize the bone tissue and becomes the enamel around the tooth.”— Explains the functional benefit beyond just being an ingredient.
Incorporate grass-fed butter regularly into the diet for its vitamin K2, vitamin A, and butyrate content to support dental health, bone integrity, and overall wellness.
Berg connects grass-fed butter directly to dental remineralization through vitamin K2 (which he equates to Weston Price’s ‘Activator X’). K2 activates osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein, pulling calcium out of soft tissues (like arteries) and depositing it into bones and teeth. He contrasts the modern advice to avoid butter due to cholesterol fears with the fact that grass-fed butter delivers a fat-soluble activator that prevents arterial calcification while strengthening enamel. He also mentions vitamin A for enamel integrity and butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that feeds colon cells and can cross the blood-brain barrier. He roots the recommendation in historical observation: traditional cultures consuming grass-fed dairy had robust dental arches and low caries rates. The butter does double duty — providing raw material for hormones (cholesterol is the precursor for testosterone and other sex steroids) and supporting microbial health in the gut and mouth.
vs alternatives
Unlike calcium supplements or isolated vitamin D, butter provides a synergistic package of K2, A, butyrate, and cholesterol. Synthetic K2 supplements (MK-7 or MK-4) lack the co-factors found in whole food, and non-grass-fed butter has significantly lower levels of K2 and omega-3s.
Personal experience
Berg shares that as a child he intensely craved butter, even requesting a pound for his birthday. He had severe dental decay, with cavities in every tooth. Looking back, he believes that if he had consumed butter instead of cavity-promoting foods, it might have corrected his teeth via vitamin K2 and other nutrients. This personal history underpins his conviction in the dietary recommendation.
Grass-fed butter has vitamin K2, which basically takes the calcium in your body and pushes it into the bones.
Also said
“An early pioneer, Weston Price, who was a dentist back, I think in the 1930s or 40s, talked about something called Activator X. Activator X actually is vitamin K2 because he noticed some of the traditional cultures around the world consumed grass-fed butter.”— Connects the modern recommendation to historical nutritional wisdom.
“Wild that we were told to avoid butter because of the cholesterol and this idea that it's going to create a heart problem when in fact it's loaded with vitamin K2 that keeps the plaque from building up in the arteries pushing this calcium into your teeth and your bones.”— Reframes butter as a heart and dental health food, challenging mainstream dietary advice.
Chew a gum formulated with beneficial oral bacteria to crowd out Streptococcus mutans and maintain a healthy oral microbiome.
I also recommend that you find a gum that has friendly oral bacteria that you can chew and repopulate your mouth with the good bacteria which will also help protect you against the formation of biofilms.
Lines worth pulling out — contrarian, specific, or perfectly phrased
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The number one best way to remove dental plaque, aka tartar. I stumbled on something that's a game changer.
Sets up the entire protocol as a personal discovery, positioning it as more effective than conventional methods.
When I was a kid, I craved butter. For my birthday, I remember requesting a pound of butter.
A striking, humorous personal anecdote that vividly illustrates his early intuitive drive toward the very food he now recommends for dental health.
They found this microbe in other places in your body, including on the valves of your heart. But not only that, hidden deep in the plaque in your arteries, you'll find this microbe.
Links a common oral microbe to serious systemic diseases (endocarditis, atherosclerosis), elevating the importance of oral hygiene beyond the mouth.
Wild that we were told to avoid butter because of the cholesterol and this idea that it's going to create a heart problem when in fact it's loaded with vitamin K2 that keeps the plaque from building up in the arteries pushing this calcium into your teeth and your bones.
Directly contradicts decades of dietary guidance, reframing butter as a protector against arterial and dental calcification.
You can buy this on Amazon. It's not that expensive, but it's a powder of very tiny crystals of a material that bone is made out of.
Demystifies a potentially exotic-sounding supplement, making it accessible and relatable.
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