Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Asked 7 months ago

How to reverse cavities in teeth?

I've been told I have a couple of small cavities that need filling. I'm trying to avoid extensive dental work if possible. Can you actually reverse cavities in teeth with good oral hygiene and other methods, or is drilling the only option?

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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I just noticed a tiny brown line on my back molar and I'm really scared it's a cavity. Can we really reverse it by brushing more, or do I absolutely have to go to a dentist for drilling? I have never had a filling before and feel a bit nervous.

Suresh Krishnan Suresh Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My elders always suggested rinsing with warm salt water or using clove oil to ease tooth sensitivity. It definitely soothes the mouth, but to actually treat a cavity, I always trust my family dentist. They can clean and fill it before the infection goes deeper.

Ritika Sen Ritika Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

While very early stage enamel demineralization can be halted with prescription fluoride toothpaste and flossing, an actual cavity cannot be reversed. Once there is structural damage to the tooth, a dental filling is the only safe and effective solution. Please consult a dentist.

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Manjunath Gowda Manjunath Gowda Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

High blood sugar levels can lead to more sugar in your saliva, which feeds the bacteria that cause cavities. I have to be extremely careful with both my diet and oral hygiene. Controlling sugar intake is great for both your HbA1c and your teeth.

Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A cavity is an active infection in the tooth. Please visit a dentist to get a professional filling done.

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Deepika Sharma Deepika Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Hey there! Brushing twice daily and flossing is super helpful to keep your smile bright and prevent new decay. But for existing cavities, a quick 15-minute visit to the dentist is the best way to get it sparkly clean and filled up.

Rajesh Pandey Rajesh Pandey Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't stress too much about it, getting a tooth filled is a very standard and painless process these days. Just book an appointment with a local dentist this week. Getting it fixed early will save you from a painful root canal later, so take care.

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