Could the mouth be the source of concern?

Many kids with ASD can’t express when they have pain or something’s bothering them.

Hippocrates said that all disease begins in the gut and digestion starts in the mouth with chewing our food.

Sensory disturbances in taste and texture can make it difficult for our kids to put food inside their mouth.

What if it’s a problem with the teeth? Can your child tell you?

If there are cavities or infections inside the mouth, your child may begin to exhibit bevaiors such as agitation or become more irritable due to pain.

They also may not be eating as much due to the discomfort.

As we all know, going to the dentist is a tall order for most of us, so finding a dentist that is experienced with working with our kids is so important.

Most of them will understand our concerns about fluoride and laughing gas which have been known to be problematic for our kids.

There is also the oral microbiome in our mouth which is similar to our gut microibiome.

It’s a war of the good germs vs. the bad.

We want to support the good guys and destroy the bad.

What can you do to support the oral microbiome?

• Minimize sugar and refined carbs

• Brush and floss twice a day

• Use toothpastes free or fluoride, preservatives, sugar and additives

• Avoid mouthwashes and antibiotics unless necessary

• Eat organic to avoid glyphosate killing the healthy bacteria

  When the bad microbes enter the circulation and cause neuroinflammation, ASD symptoms can begin or be exacerbated.

  Protect your child’s oral ecosystem to improve ASD symptoms

  See the dentist regularly- they can pick up on high levels of bad germs leading to plaque and cavities which can really compromise our kids