Kavita Das Kavita Das Asked 5 months ago

How to naturally remove cavities?

I have a small cavity that just started, and I'm wondering if there's any natural way to get rid of it or stop it from getting worse before I have to go to the dentist. My friend mentioned some remedies.

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Varun Kapoor Varun Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Bro, honestly, you cannot naturally remove a cavity once the tooth decay has actually started. I tried all those salt water and oil pulling tricks for months, but the decay just went deeper and I ended up needing a root canal. Go to a dentist and get it filled before it starts hurting badly.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I was reading up on this recently because I noticed a small black spot on my molar. From what I found, you can only remineralize very early-stage enamel weakening with good fluoride toothpaste and cutting down on sugar. Once a proper cavity or hole forms, only a dentist can clean and fill it.

Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

If there was a natural way to remove cavities, dentists would be out of business by now! I tried home remedies like putting clove oil, which only masked the pain for a few hours while the cavity kept growing. Save your time and just get an appointment with a good dentist.

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Consult a dental surgeon

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Don't panic about it, it is a very common issue and easily treatable. Just don't waste your energy on extreme home remedies that might damage your gums. Go see a professional dentist who can clean the decay safely in a single visit.

Priyanka Das Priyanka Das Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I freaked out when I saw a dark spot on my back tooth and tried every DIY trick on the internet. When I finally went to the clinic, the dentist finished the cleaning and filling in just fifteen minutes with zero pain. It is a very routine procedure, so don't worry and just get it done.

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Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I keep my diet clean and completely avoid sugary energy drinks to protect my teeth, but even then, physical health can't reverse an active cavity. Once the tooth structure is damaged, no amount of clean eating will fix it. You need a dentist to clean it out and put a filling.

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