Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Asked 7 months ago

How to reverse small cavities?

I've noticed a few small spots on my teeth that look like tiny cavities. My mother says we can sometimes reverse small cavities with good oral hygiene and fluoride. Is this true, or do I need to see a dentist immediately?

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George Mathew George Mathew Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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If the cavity is just a small white spot, it is in the early demineralization stage and can actually be reversed with good hygiene. Start using a toothpaste containing fluoride or hydroxyapatite, and brush twice a day without fail. Also, try cutting down on sipping sugary drinks throughout the day to let your saliva naturally remineralize your teeth.

Rameshwar Prasad Rameshwar Prasad Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Hamare yahan log neem ki datun karte hain, jo danto ke liye bahut acchi hoti hai. Lekin agar dant me chhota sa bhi kala dhabba ya keeda lagne laga ho, toh doctor babu ke paas jaakar saaf karwa lena chahiye. Shuruat me hi theek karwa lene se aage chal kar dard nahi jhelna padega.

Subramanian Iyer Subramanian Iyer Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My mother always tells us to do oil pulling with warm sesame oil in the morning to maintain oral hygiene. While it keeps the mouth fresh and healthy, for any actual dental cavities, you must visit a dentist. If the decay has crossed the enamel layer, only a professional cleaning and filling can fix it properly.

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Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I literally freaked out when I saw a tiny black dot on my molar and searched online for hours thinking I'd need a root canal. But I ran to the dentist the next day, and he told me it's a very superficial cavity that just needs a minor filling. Please don't stress like I did, just get it checked by a dentist quickly before it gets deeper.

Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan yaar, danto ki care me hum thoda lazy ho hi jaate hain, na. Merko bhi dental checkup me pata chala ki chota cavity ban raha hai. Doctor ne floss karne ko bola aur sweet khane ke baad turant kulla karne ki habit daalni ko kahi. Ab toh cavity bilkul wahi ruk gayi hai aur dukhna bhi nahi shuru hua.

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Pushpa Rawat Pushpa Rawat Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have realized over the years that our teeth need as much care as our overall health. When I had a small cavity starting in my 50s, my dentist cleaned it up and put a simple sealant on it. Don't wait for the tooth to start paining, because early dental intervention is very simple and completely painless.

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