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Can u remove cavity completely? or no you will loose some teeths and can u treat cavity with toothbrush and mouthwash? how to treat cavity without den

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Dentist needed: If one could treat tooth decay with a toothbrush and mouthwash, there would be no need for dentists, right? It is impossible for you to restore your own tooth, so see a local dentist and have your teeth fixed.

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Answered 1/20/2017

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