Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 6 months ago

How to fill cavities in between teeth?

My dentist pointed out some small cavities in between my teeth during my last check-up. They are hard to clean, and I'm a bit worried. What's the best way to get these filled?

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Rhea Kapoor Rhea Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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You definitely cannot fill cavities between teeth yourself at home. That's a job for a dentist. They use special tools and materials to clean out the decay and then fill it professionally. Trying DIY stuff can lead to infections or worse damage.

Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Namaste! Cavities between teeth, or any cavity for that matter, needs professional dental care. A dentist will clean the affected area thoroughly and then use a filling material. Don't try home remedies for this, it can cause more harm. Please visit a good dentist soon.

Prakash Jain Prakash Jain Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Filling cavities, especially in between teeth, is a dentist's job. Don't risk your oral health with DIY fixes. Yes, dental treatments can be a bit costly, so maybe check with a few dentists for quotes. It's better to spend now than face bigger problems and bigger bills later.

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Priya Mehta Priya Mehta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

This is definitely not a DIY project. Cavities between teeth are tricky and need a professional. Schedule an appointment with a dentist ASAP. Delays can lead to bigger problems like root canals, which are more painful and time-consuming. Prioritise this for your health.

Anjali Singh Anjali Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I just got one of these filled last month! Trust me, you need a dentist. They use tiny drills to get in between and clean it out, then put in the filling. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but trying to do it yourself would be impossible and dangerous.

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Varun Desai Varun Desai Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Oh no, don't try to fill those yourself! You'll just end up with more pain and maybe can't enjoy your favourite biryani properly! A dentist has to do it. They'll clean it all out and make sure no food gets stuck there again. Book an appointment, it's worth it.

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