Vivek Mehta Vivek Mehta Asked 7 months ago

Can oil pulling reverse cavities?

My dentist told me I have a few small cavities that need to be filled. I've heard some people say oil pulling can reverse cavities. Is this actually possible, or should I just go for the fillings?

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Nisha Chawla Nisha Chawla Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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I totally get it, nobody wants to deal with dental treatments and the whole scary drilling process. But honestly, reversing a cavity with oil pulling is not scientifically possible. It's much better to get it cleaned by a professional before it gets worse.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Between office hours and family, I don't have 20 minutes to waste on swishing oil every morning, especially when it doesn't even reverse cavities. Once there's a hole, you need a dentist. Just book a 15-minute slot on the weekend and get it filled properly.

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I spent days reading research papers online trying to see if I could reverse my early decay with coconut oil because I was so scared of infection. Honestly, the anxiety of waiting made it worse. Please don't take risks, just let a dentist check it so you can sleep peacefully.

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Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Hey! Oil pulling is awesome for keeping your gums healthy and shiny, but it can't reverse a cavity once it starts. 🦷 Definitely visit your dentist for a proper checkup, they will sort it out in no time!

Zoya Khan Zoya Khan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I did oil pulling religiously for six months hoping my small tooth cavity would heal itself. When I finally went for my dental checkup, the cavity had actually grown bigger and needed a deeper filling. For me, it only helped with fresh breath, nothing else.

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Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Just like managing my high blood pressure needs proper medical routine and regular checkups, dental health also needs professional care. Oil pulling can be a part of your daily healthy routine, but it won't reverse physical decay. Get a proper checkup done.

Manoj Tiwari Manoj Tiwari Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Don't fall for these internet trends to save a few bucks. A small dental filling is quite cheap if done early. If you rely on oil pulling and the tooth decays further, you will end up spending thousands on root canals and caps. Plan smartly and see a dentist now.

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