Rahul Yadav Rahul Yadav Asked 7 months ago

Can you get rid of cavities by brushing?

I noticed a small dark spot on my tooth yesterday, and I'm really worried it's a cavity. I'm trying to brush extra carefully now. If it's a new cavity, can brushing more help to make it go away?

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Aanchal Gupta Aanchal Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I have been brushing twice a day and flossing, but I still see a small black spot on my molar. I am so scared of dental drills. Can a tiny cavity actually reverse with extra brushing, or is a filling the only way?

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Once a cavity actually forms a physical hole, brushing won't make it disappear. Just like keeping active helps overall health, good oral hygiene prevents new ones, but you must visit a dentist to fix the existing one.

Ananth Krishnan Ananth Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My grandmother used to say clove oil is best for tooth pain, but brushing cannot remove a cavity once the enamel is damaged. You must trust a dentist to clean and fill it properly before it gets worse.

Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Just like keeping your BP in check requires regular doctor visits, dental health also needs professional care. Brushing only prevents future cavities; it cannot cure an existing hole. Get it filled before it starts hurting.

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Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

No, brushing won't reverse a cavity. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste only helps before the enamel breaks down. Once a cavity forms, use an app to book a dentist appointment and get it filled.

Deepa Kurian Deepa Kurian Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

No, brushing cannot get rid of a cavity once a hole has formed. You need to see a dentist for a proper filling.

Suresh Bhat Suresh Bhat Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Please don't ignore that small black spot. I kept brushing harder thinking it would go away, but it reached the root and I ended up needing an expensive root canal. Go to the dentist and get it filled immediately.

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Shalini Hegde Shalini Hegde Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Just like thyroid levels need regular checks, dental cavities need timely professional intervention. Brushing can only help in the early decay stage by remineralizing enamel. Once a hole is there, you need a dentist.

Ankit Sharma Ankit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I wish brushing could erase cavities just like coffee erases my sleepiness, but unfortunately, it doesn't work that way! Once there's a hole, only a dentist can save you. Go get it filled.

Leela Venkat Leela Venkat Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

While saltwater rinses are great for gums, they cannot melt away a cavity. Brushing only cleans the surface. You must see a dentist to get the decayed part cleaned out and filled properly.

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