I too have had similar experiences at the dentist, unfortunately. Having been health conscious for most of my adulthood, for the past several years I also ascribe to the Weston A Price school of thought. My daughter is 18 months and I consider our diet as responsible for her having beautiful teeth, wide palette, no crowding, and even pretty straight too! She had no sugar other than fruit in her first 14 or so months. Has been given cod liver oil almost daily. We drink raw milk only which I pick up weekly from a local farm for $10 a gallon. I often make rich chicken and beef bone broths in my crock pot that cook for a few days (to maximize release of nutrients from the bones) which we drink like tea and use in recipes. I have one cooking now with bones from a calf that died on a family members property last week after being struck by a fallen branch.
Baby eats what we eat including organ meats as pate, and lots of eggs, meat and full fat yogurt. Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon is a must read for this way of life.
We brush only once a day and pay good attention to the tongue. Once weekly or so I rinse fully and gargle with hydrogen peroxide, I feel like more often is too stripping. It’s also good for sanitizing your toothbrush. I floss probably only a couple times a week, whenever I feel like I need it. This routine has kept me cavity free for 10 years (knock on wood) and actually minimizes plaque, which I used to get a lot. I did notice my teeth aren’t as white now that I only drink distilled water, but they are still white.
I’ve used charcoal powder and baking soda, they’re ok, but I don’t think needed. I have used (((Dr. Bronners))) toothpaste for a few years now. Sea Fresh was my previous go to. I actually really like the (((Dr. Bronners))) brand of crazy spaceship products, he has I believe passed on and they have a good reputation for being high quality organic products. I consider their Castile soap to be the one product I cannot live with out. It does everything and is a great value when you consider their motto ‘dilute, dilute, dilute!’. Seriously, I have used the same gallon jug I got for almost 3 years now, and it still has a little bit left. I pour it into other glass containers and keep by every sink in my home and use it for cleaning, mopping, washing my dog, hand washing items like swimsuits etc. Hopefully this info is helpful. Wishing you all good health in Christ.