Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Asked 6 months ago

Is there a toothpaste that removes cavities?

My children have a few minor cavities, and I'm trying to find an alternative to dental procedures. Is there any toothpaste that is effective in removing cavities, or is that just a marketing gimmick?

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Priyanka Joshi Priyanka Joshi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Actually, no toothpaste can remove a cavity, yaar. They are only good for preventing new ones from coming. If you already have a cavity, you have to go to a dentist and get it filled.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I have never had a cavity before and I am really nervous about it. Does it mean I have to get a filling done even if the spot is very small and doesn't hurt yet? If anyone has used a special paste that worked for small spots, please tell me.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

While maintaining a clean, sugar-free vegetarian diet and brushing twice daily helps protect your teeth, toothpaste alone cannot remove an active cavity. Once the tooth decay has started, a dentist must clean it out. Please avoid sweet treats and consult a dentist for a proper filling.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

If toothpaste could remove cavities, dentists would be sitting idle watching reels all day! Jokes apart, toothpaste can't eat up the decay. You need a dentist to clean it out with their tools and put a nice filling.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, I can barely keep my eyes open right now, but I can tell you that no toothpaste is going to scrub away a cavity. I spent weeks trying fancy import pastes, but the black spot just stayed there staring at me. Save your sleep and your money, just go to a dentist.

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't buy those expensive clinical toothpastes thinking they will dissolve your cavity. My roommate tried that and ended up paying double at the dentist later because the decay grew. Just get a normal dental filling done, it is super quick.

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No toothpaste can remove a cavity, haan na. Toothpaste is only to clean our teeth daily. Once there is a cavity, we have to go to a dentist to get a filling, otherwise the pain increases later. Better to get it checked soon.

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