Dentistry in my country is very expensive. i only patched up my worst teeth for smiling and left a few mild cases. how do i control spread of decay?

Lifestyle changes...: Eat a diet with no refined or processed carbohydrates, drink only water or herbal teas, eat mostly vegetables, fruit, and minimal lean animal protein in that order. Brush and floss teeth twice daily. Try making your own toothpaste from extra virgin coconut oil and baking soda.

Cavities and cost: Dr. Behner gave you great advice & I agree. However, remember two important things: First, once a tooth has a cavity it will only get worse in time, no matter what you do. You can try to slow the process down but cannot eliminate the inevitable loss of teeth without proper dental care. Secondly, taking care of a small cavity is the smartest, best long term cost savings practice.

Good Oral Hygiene: Brush your teeth twice daily, floss between your teeth and avoid sugary and starchy foods. Even if you take excellent care of your teeth and gums at home, you still need to see your dentist regularly even if it's expensive.

Tooth decay: Once a tooth has started to decay, it needs to be restored, mild or not. You're better off restoring small cavities than waiting for extensive repairs. You'll need to make decisions regarding your financial priorities, and your health should be on the top of the list. All the best...

Decay: Dental decay is a progressively degenerative and destructive process. It must be removed and corrected by a dentist. Repair of the destruction may not be cheap. However it's matter of value. If you value your teeth you can find a way to repair them. What is more valuable to you a cell phone bill, night out with friends or healthy beautiful teeth. Time is a treatment plan. Fix 1 tooth at a time.

Fluoride Can Help: Fluoride is the only known way to limit the spread of tooth decay. It should be used at least twice a day to all your teeth. The easiest way is with toothpaste that contains fluoride. You can also get more fluoride with some mouthwashes. Unfortunately, even with daily fluoride, you can still get cavities. You'll have lower risk, but not zero risk. That's why preventive dentistry is so critical.

Be treated at dental: Get treatment at a dental school. Even though it will take more time to finish all your treatment, the quality will be good, and the fees will be lower than a private office