Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with tooth decay (cavities).

Ignore: Don't stick anything in your cavity! see your dentist asap!

Ignore: Do understand that there are really no diy dental procedures.. Don't wait to restore dental decay.

Ignore: Do: treat while cavities are small. You will save much of healthy tooth structure. Don't: wait!

Ignore: Cavities don't go away. They need treatment.

Ignore: Do see a dentist for check-ups and to repair teeth with cavities. Don't just let it go untreated!

Ignore: Brush and floss AFTER you eat; not before to keep food particles from lodging under the gums.

Ignore: Brushing and flossing before bed each night adds 6 years to your life by preventing cardiovascular.

Ignore: Using a soft tipped brush that fits your mouth is best for cleaning.

Ignore: Dental decay is an active bacterial infection. If left untreated it grows.

Ignore: More white composite filing materials are used nowdays then silver amalgams to fill cavities.

Ignore: Treat cavities sooner rather later to keep the decay smaller and easier to manage.

Daily: Daily fluoride rinses can slow the progression of tooth decay.

Ignore: Do: Brush 2 times daily all teeth surfaces...takes about 2 minutes.

Ignore: Don't delay, fix sooner easy painless and conservative approach will save your teeth from root canal.

Ignore: Early diagnosis and treatment saves money and your teeth. Tooth decay is progressive,don't ignore it.

Ignore: DO: Brush before going to sleep and between each meal. Floss nightly before bed. Rinse with FL.

Ignore: Be sure to brush your teeth thoroughly after eating sticky foods in order to help prevent cavities.

Ignore: Do: get it fixed right away. Don't: wait for it to get worse. Exercise proper home care.

Ignore: Regular bi-yearly visits will detect decay early and hence the repair will be minimal.

Ignore: Most tooth decay can be prevented with proper home care and frequent dental check ups.

Ignore: Decay thrives on refined carbohydrates, sweets, poor oral hygiene, 0 flossing, sodas, dried fruit.