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Will mouthwash prevent cavities from getting worse?
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Sorry, no: A cavity needs to be restored by a dentist. There is nothing you can do yourself to arrest the decay process. The sooner you get the cavities restored, the less costly and less painful it will be.
Answered 11/30/2013
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Unfortunately, no: Cavities cannot be cured, they can only be prevented and treated.
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