Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar Asked 7 months ago

Can cavities go away?

I have a tiny spot on my tooth, but it doesn't hurt. I'm trying to be extra careful with my brushing and flossing now. Is there any chance that a small cavity could go away if I improve my hygiene?

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Siddharth Deshmukh Siddharth Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Don't fall for internet myths about reversing deep cavities with herbs or oils, it's physically impossible once the enamel is broken. Only a proper dentist can clean out the decay and fill it. Please verify with a real doctor.

Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

For diabetic patients, letting a cavity linger is risky because infections can escalate. Cavities do not go away on their own. Please consult your dentist immediately and keep your sugar intake strictly monitored.

Priyanka Sharma Priyanka Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I know how upsetting it is to discover a cavity and hope it just heals on its own. Unfortunately, they don't go away, but getting it filled is a very simple and painless process that will make you feel so much better.

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Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, once a physical hole has formed in the tooth, it cannot heal itself. Please get it checked and treated by a dentist before the decay reaches the nerve and becomes very painful.

Nisha Patel Nisha Patel Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

While a calcium-rich vegetarian diet and cutting out sugary foods can help strengthen weak enamel, they won't make an existing cavity disappear. You will still need a dentist to clean and fill the decayed spot.

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Sanjay Shrivastava Sanjay Shrivastava Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Haha, I wish they would pack their bags and leave, but dental decay doesn't work that way! Once a cavity starts, it only grows bigger unless a dentist steps in with a drill and some filling.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

According to the dental specialists I consult, a cavity cannot regress naturally once structural decay begins. I highly recommend visiting a good dental clinic and asking your doctor clearly about the best treatment options.

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