Fremont, CA
A 37-year-old male asked:
Please share an interesting fact about dealing with tooth decay (cavities).
28 doctor answers • 34 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: Bringe drinking, bullemia and smoking puts you at a high risk for tooth decay and cavities.
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Ignore: Unless the decay microscopic, it needs to be excavated and restored by a dentist.. No home remedies.
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Dr. Peter Karsantanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Ignore: Cavities will not get better unless treated by your dentist. Prevention is everything, floss ;brush.
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Dr. Stephen Gordonanswered
45 years experience
Ignore: Cavities get worse the longer you have them, see a dentist as soon as possible to repair your cavity.
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Dr. Daniel Rubensteinanswered
Dentistry 53 years experience
Ignore: Brush, floss, see your dentist regularly. Have all cavities repaired. Modify your diet.
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Dr. Robert Mokbelanswered
Dentistry 44 years experience
Ignore: If left untreated small cavities,will get closer to the nerve requiring root canal treatment.
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Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreauanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Ignore: Avoid eating sweets often. Brush your teeth at least twice a day especially after eating something.
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Dr. Karen Dantinanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Ignore: Make sure you have regular dental appointment to catch them early.
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Dr. Charles Lockhartanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Ignore: To minimize caries, avoid sugar, carbonated citric acid sodas and maintain hygiene with floss.
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Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Ignore: Brush your teeth at least twice daily, and avoid sugary foods as much as possible.
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Dr. Dustin Colegroveanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Ignore: Brushing twice per day and flossing will reduce your risk for this condition.
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Ignore: Cavities can develop very slowly over years or rapidly to the nerve in six months. Get 6 mo ckups!
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Dr. Kristin Outlananswered
Dentistry 30 years experience
Some: Some meds (even OTC meds like antihistamines) can leave your mouth dry, which can lead to decay.
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Dr. Pamela Asseffanswered
Dentistry 30 years experience
Use: Use a fluoride rinse to help keep cavities to a minimum. Also drink less soda and drink more water.
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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Ignore: Have your dentist APPLY Flouride each time you have a cleaning!
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Dr. Jayang Voraanswered
Dentistry 50 years experience
Ignore: Rinsing mouth very well within 7-8 minutes after eating or drinking any thing. Just like you wash yo.
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Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Ignore: Floss daily! Tooth decay has been associated with an increase in heart disease.
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Dr. Steven Pohlhausanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
Ignore: Floss with toothpaste in your mouth after brushing. It makes flossing easier and cleans better.
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Dr. David Mjosanswered
46 years experience
Ignore: The earlier it is detected and treated, the less likely to cause future problems.
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Dr. Matthew Hydeanswered
Dentistry 43 years experience
Ignore: Good oral hygiene within 20 minutes of starting eating will prevent most cavities from forming.
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Dr. David Epsteinanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Ignore: If you use a prescription strength toothpaste like Prevident 5000 plus, cavities decrease by 50%.
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Dr. Armine Nazariananswered
Dentistry 31 years experience
Ignore: You may have cavities even if you don't have any pain in your teeth. See your dentist regularly.
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Dr. Robert Goldenberganswered
Dentistry 54 years experience
Ignore: Dental caries is an acute degenerative disease that must be treated by a dentist.
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Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Ignore: Regular checkups catch decay before serious damage and symptoms occur and they are easier to repair.
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Dr. I. Jay Freedmananswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Ignore: If you are out and can't brush your teeth, rinse out with water until you can get home.
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Dr. John Comisianswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Ignore: Be sure to remove food from around and between your teeth at least twice daily, more if possible.
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Dr. Joe Armelanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 51 years experience
Ignore: 75-90% of caries ( decay) begins NOT where you clean your teeth....but where you don't!!
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Dr. Elton Behneranswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Ignore: Streptoccus murals a bacteria causing cavities is the most transmitted communicable disease.
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498 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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