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A member asked:
I had a fear of brushing my teeth which i have gotten over now but i have a cavity can i stop it progressing by brushing 2 twice a day or is it going to continue to decay?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
You cannot stop the progression of a carious lesion that needs to be restored. Have your dentist restore it now, while it's small. Failure to treat will only make matters worse.
Answered 4/25/2023
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How do you know you have a cavity? Brushing cleans the bacteria off the teeth that causes the cavities and gum disease. See a dentist for exam and treatment. Your cavity, if diagnosed will only get bigger causing more problems.
Answered 4/22/2023
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You should be brushing 2x/day for 2 full minutes by the clock. You also have to remove bacteria from between your teeth daily from between your teeth where a t'brush can't reach. Cavities/gum disease are infections caused by not removing bacteria. Once cavity starts you cannot prevent spread. You need a Dentist to do that for you. Do NOT delay.
Answered 4/23/2023
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