Is there anything i can do at home to stop tooth decay? i can feel what feels like a slight hole in the side of one of my teeth, which i think is a cavity. i don't have dental insurance, and really don't have the money to see a dentist. is there anything

If : If you can feel the hole it is already moderate in size and needs to be restored by a dentist. There is nothing you can do at home by yourself to fix this problem, and I am sorry to say that if you leave it it will only be more expensive to fix as the cavity becomes larger. Leave it long enough, and the tooth may become so bad you will have to extract it.... Again, going to the dentist. Brushing well, flossing, and watching your diet are ways you can help minimize the formation of cavities. Call social services or the county health department in your area for guidance as to where you can go to have your mouth restored at reduced fees. Hope this info helps.

Lexington, Fluoride! Using : Lexington, fluoride! using prescription strength Fluoride toothpaste, twice a day, spiting the excess out but don't rinse. Unfortunatly, you've got to get the script from a dentist. And, it will only reverse decay (cavities) that are not through enamel, the protective layer of your teeth. Hope this is helpful, michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow dentistry at suburban square 610-649-0313 www.Dentistryatsuburbansquare.Com.

If : If it is merely decalcification, the tooth surface of the tooth affected is permeable to flouride and lesion can be reversible at some extent. If there's already a "hole" or a cavity (which is irreversible), the decayed part of the tooth needs to be removed and restored by a filling material. The smaller the problem, the less expensive it is. If you haven't experienced a severe throbbing toothache and had paid thousands of dollars, depending on the infection and damage just to get relief to save the tooth, it is time to set your priorities.

Unfortunately...NO: I would check with your state dental association to see if there's any free dental clinics (once a week in my state...First come first served, as a volunteer program associated with dental association). First you should check with a dentist to see if it is truly a decay. Once it's diagnosed as a decay, then you should take an action. There's no home remedies to stop decay, once decay starts :(.

Yes and no: Treating damaged infected teeth is not a do-it-yourself project. You really need to see the pro who has at least 4 years training to help you. As to prevention, brush twice daily, floss daily, use Fluoride mouth rinse, avoid sugars, starches, and acidic foods/liquids. But this will not fix your damaged tooth. See a dentist before it becomes an acute emergency.

Need treatment: By the time you feel a hole, even if there is no pain there is a cavity that needs to be treated. If you have a dental school or a dental training program in a hospital near you. The fees are usually lower. Call your local dental society and they can help you find a low fee or free clinic. Getting treatment is important.

ACT!: Act! Fluoride rinse will help slow down the progression of the cavity--but once the enamel matrix has been breached and the decay has moved into dentin, only a dentist can reverse this condition with a restoration (or filling).

Free Clinic?: Cavities don't repair themselves and require dental professional attention! i understand your financial dilemma, so you may want to seek out a free or subsidized dental clinic or possibly a dental training facility, where you'd get the care you need at a reduced fee or even at no cost.