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Is it possible to get rid of cavities without going thru a filling?
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No: Its always best to take care of cavities early before they turn into something major.L.
Answered 11/21/2012
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Yes: If the cavity is only its in beginning stages and is limited to being only in enamel then it can be arrested and sometimes the tooth with remineralize. Good hygiene, good diet and flouride are your best weapons.
Answered 7/9/2015
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