Can brushing teeth remove cavities?
My son has a small dark spot on his tooth, which I'm worried might be a cavity. I've been making him brush extra carefully, hoping it will disappear on its own. Can brushing teeth remove small cavities?
My son has a small dark spot on his tooth, which I'm worried might be a cavity. I've been making him brush extra carefully, hoping it will disappear on its own. Can brushing teeth remove small cavities?
Please don't make the mistake I did. I ignored a tiny cavity thinking aggressive brushing would clean it out, and ended up needing a painful root canal later. Get it checked by a doc immediately before the pain starts.
Nope, brushing won't reverse an active cavity. It is like trying to sweat out a structural bone issue with just a gym workout. It helps prevent future damage, but for the current cavity, a dentist needs to fill it up.
Haan, brushing se stop toh ho sakta hai future decay, par purana cavity clean nahi hoga. Once physical damage ho gaya, toh dentist ke paas jana hi padega na. Thoda consult kar lo, standard process hai filling ka.
In my experience, brushing never helped get rid of my cavities. I tried changing my toothpaste and brushing routine, but the spot just stayed there. Eventually, I had to go to the dentist to get it filled, which actually solved the problem.
I also got super scared when I noticed a cavity and tried brushing three times a day to cure it. Obviously it didn't work, but the dentist told me it was totally normal and just a tiny surface cavity. Got a simple filling and I was good to go.
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Hey, don't stress too much about it! It's a super common issue. Brushing can't actually rub off a cavity once it forms, but a dentist will fix it in no time. Just get a quick appointment done, sorted!
While brushing is crucial for maintaining overall oral hygiene and preventing new decay, it cannot physically restore enamel that has already decayed. Only a dental professional can properly diagnose and treat a cavity. It is best to schedule an appointment to avoid further complications.
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