Do all cavities need filling?
During my last dental check-up, the dentist mentioned I have a very small cavity. I was wondering if every single cavity, no matter how tiny, needs to be filled. Or can some be monitored or treated differently?
During my last dental check-up, the dentist mentioned I have a very small cavity. I was wondering if every single cavity, no matter how tiny, needs to be filled. Or can some be monitored or treated differently?
My daughter had a very initial white spot cavity and her dentist told us we could reverse it with fluoride paste instead of drilling. So no, not all of them need an immediate filling.
Very early ones can heal with good cleaning, haan na. But once a proper hole is formed, then we have to get it filled, otherwise it will start paining later.
Actually yaar, if it's just superficial enamel decay, dentists usually wait and see. They might just advise a deep cleaning rather than drilling it straight away.
Incipient caries, which are very early-stage surface spots, can actually remineralize. If you track your hygiene well and use fluoride, you might avoid fillings entirely.
Just got back from my dentist today. He left a minor spot on my upper tooth unfunded and just asked me to use a medicated mouthwash twice a day.
I had a tiny one that my doc said we don't need to touch right now. We just watched it for a year and it didn't grow because I started flossing daily.
If they are very small and on the outer surface, your dentist might just ask you to monitor them and keep them clean.
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My dentist explained that pre-cavities or incipient lesions can be reversed with remineralization therapy. Only when the decay passes into the dentin layer is a filling absolutely mandatory.
Agar chhota sa daag hai toh bina bharwaye bhi kaam chal jata hai. Bas acche se kulla kariye aur neem datun ya naram brush ka istemal kijiye.
Unless you want to store food for later in those holes, yes, most deep ones need filling! But very tiny ones can sometimes be saved with extra brushing.
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