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Do your teeth heal from a plaque-induced hole?
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No: A plaque induced hole is a cavity. A cavity into the dentin is not reversible without repair. The enamal and dentin in teeth are not viable and therefore do not "heal".
Answered 4/12/2014
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No: If your tooth has a "plaque-induced" hole, this is a cavity and it will not heal. The enamel has been destroyed and will never regenerate. The only way to treat this situation is to have the cavity professionally filled by a dentist. The filling materials available now are tooth colored and very natural looking. This will restore your tooth to health, but the enamel will never return.
Answered 4/13/2014
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