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What will sodium floride gel 1.1% help do for pre existing cavities. my dentist is trying to get my severe cavities to stop before dental work?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Seek treatment ASAP: Sodium Fluoride gel may slow down growth of your existing cavities, but will not eliminate them. Your need dental treatment to remove cavities, otherwise you may compromise your teeth. Talk to your dental professional please.
Answered 1/25/2016
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See your dentist: At this point, the only way to fix the cavity is for your dentist to remove the decay.
Answered 2/22/2016
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Small ones yes: Small D1 & D2 lesions (those just in the enamel & not into the dentin) yes it can be VERY helpful & preventative, but if the decay is already into the dentin or is a severe cavity a filling is needed & the gel will only protect against future cavities or protect current dental investments
Answered 2/22/2016
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