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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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