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A member asked:
I have cavities! how do i care for them till my appointment?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Brush ; Floss: Keep all of your teeth as clean as possible. You will not stop the decay no matter how much you brush and floss, but you will help prevent food from getting trapped and irritating your gums.
Answered 12/16/2013
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Treat ASAP: The only true treatment for dental cavities is to have them professionally removed and your teeth restored with the appropriate filling or crown. Keeping your teeth clean, flossing and rinsing at least twice daily will minimize bacterial activity, but get to a dentist ASAP, as that treatment is what's best and the only true solution. Ask to be placed on your dentist's quick call list!
Answered 2/9/2017
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What you can do ?: Make a list of: your past and current medications, allergies to medications and latex. Also questions to ask for the future prevention and treatments. Good luck.
Answered 7/3/2014
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