A member asked:

Heard that toothpaste followed by hydrogen peroxide five times a day, it would dissolve cavities. any truth to this?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

I would love to: I would love to sell you some swampland in florida. I don't know where you heard or read this, but no! do you want to dissolve existing decay or fill the teeth? Dentists can repair teeth with cavities much better than toothpaste and hydrogen peroxide.

Answered 1/2/2014

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You need a fresh: Source of credible health information. Do you really believe an entire profession would exist if carious teeth could be fixed at home with toothpaste and peroxide? There are no home remedies for cavities... Just a visit to a dentist.

Answered 1/2/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: This home remedy is not true and even if it did dissolve the cavity(s), you'd need a dentist to properly fill in the holes in your teeth left by the cavities. At this point in time, there is still no way around the dentist- you still need one appropriate care!

Answered 7/16/2014

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