Can you heal a cavity?'
Tooth decay can be stopped or reversed at this point. Enamel can repair itself by using minerals from saliva, and fluoride from toothpaste or other sources. But if the tooth decay process continues, more minerals are lost. Over time, the enamel is weakened and destroyed, forming a cavity.
Can you fix cavities at home?
The bottom line. Vitamin D, oil pulling, licorice lollipops, chewing gum, and other home remedies won't get rid of existing cavities on their own. But these methods may keep cavities from getting bigger and prevent new ones from coming
What can you do for a cavity in your teeth?
Treatment options include:
- Fluoride treatments. If your cavity just started, a fluoride treatment may help restore your tooth's enamel and can sometimes reverse a cavity in the very early stages. ...
- Fillings. ...
- Crowns. ...
- Root canals. ...
- Tooth extractions.
