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Female | 39

Can tooth decay be reversed?

Answered on 21st Aug '24

Hi... unfortunately tooth decay cannot be reversed. Enamel is a hard tissue. So prevention is always better than cure.

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Answered on 31st July '24

No. Treatment needed to cure decayed teeth.

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Dr. Kopal Vij

Implantologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

The short answer is “no” but the long answer is “sort of.”  Here’s why:


The earliest stage of tooth decay or a cavity is demineralized enamel. The outer layer of enamel becomes weak and soft, due to acids and plaque biofilm coming into contact with it on an extended basis.

Fortunately, demineralized enamel can — to an extent — be remineralized before a physical cavity (hole) ruptures through the surface.


What are some ways to help this happen?

  • Improved hygiene and plaque removal on an everyday basis
  • Protective dental sealants over deep grooves and fissures, which are someof the most cavity-prone surfaces
  • Drinking fluoridated tap water throughout the day
  • Supplementation with a prescription strength fluoride or mouthrinse, providedby your dentist
  • Use of everyday oral hygiene products that contain fluoride
  • Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, sharp cheddar cheese, and fewerprocessed carbohydrates
  • Eliminating acidic beverages and those that contain natural or artificial-sweeteners

The types of cells that make up your teeth do not re-grow or repair themselves after the tooth is fully developed.

Once a tooth has a physical cavity (opening or hole) inside of it, there is no feasible way to help the enamel grow back on your own. Instead, the cavity will gradually worsen, due to the bacterial infection inside of the tooth structure.


Ideally, you would want to treat the cavity as soon as it’s diagnosed and while it’s as small as possible. When you do, your dentist can place a minimally invasive filling and preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible.

But untreated cavities will expand to the point that they require larger fillings. Or worse, they will reach into the nerve chamber and create an abscess. What could have initially been treated with a modest restoration now becomes a situation requiring a root canal and a crown

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Hi
If its in the earlier stage ,it can be reversed with fluoride therapy 
However ,if its deep then you have to get a filling done !

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Dr. DR.DEEPA  SINGH

Dentist For Patients With Special Needs

Answered on 23rd May '24

no.it can be only restored.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

it has to be filled 

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Dr. Saudnya Rudrawar

Dental Aesthetics

Answered on 23rd May '24

tooth decay is not reversible. 

55 people found this helpful

Answered on 23rd May '24

No tooth decay is caused due to bacteria and they end up growing and eating up the whole tooth which can cause tooth loss, pain in teeth and infection. Hence timely treatment is essential to prevent and cure cavities

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Can be stoped as of now .

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Questions & Answers on "Dental Treatement" (282)

Hi can braces help me to align my teeth? Or are there other options too? See I am a college girl. My teeth are not properly set. I wanted to fix it. But also I have seen one of my cousins had to wear the braces for quite a long time and it is very difficult sometimes to eat. So is there any other way to align the teeth? To whom should I consult? I am from Silivri.

Female | 23

yes braces can align your teeth. You have to consult an orthodontist. other ways of alignment of teeth are Invisalign or aligners and ceramic braces. if your teeth correction are moderate then aligners can help but if too much complex then only option is braces. You can go for self ligation braces which is much more comfortable

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raktim Phukan

Dr. Raktim Phukan

I have chronic pressure and pain on the right side of my jaw. what could be the problem

Male | 30

You might be talking about temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). Such a scenario can occur when the joint that attaches your jawbone to the skull gets stressed out. Among the symptoms are pain, pressure, and trouble opening your mouth. Teeth grinding, jaw clenching, or arthritis are the causes. To help, start with ice packs, keep a soft diet, exercise your jaw, and take care of the stress you experience.

Answered on 7th Oct '24

Dr. Ronak Shah

Dr. Ronak Shah

Sar mere masudon se jo hai pass bahut jyada Aane Lagi Aur badbu Bhi Aati Hai

Male | 26

That may mean you are getting a foul breath and produce extra saliva. Those are indicated by a dental or gum problem. I would therefore suggest consulting with the dentist for a complete evaluation and treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

I am 30 year old, my TMJ disk was displace without reduction, having TMJ pain,face pain, upper palate pain, neck pain, dr suggested TMJ arthroplasty, what should I do now.. please suggest

Female | 30

yes that's the right option

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

Had molar extraction done need instant denture

Male | 55

Usually you need to wait for 2 weeks and then go for any sort of denture. The healing of the extraction site should be proper, then only any denture should be given. But, if still the healing is not good after 2 weeks, dentist can ask you to wait for few more days and might put you on multivitamins.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sanket Chakraverty

Dr. Sanket Chakraverty

I am 38 years old . I had two dental implants 4-5 years back . I think there is a little bump in the enamel portion of crown. I think it is got damaged. Is it possible to change the crown portion of dental implants and if yes what would be the cost of crown replacement. Thank you

Female | 38

firstly you need an xray of that perticular teeth .. then reason of bump can be explained and yes if conventional implant is done , then we can remove abutment and teeth and replace it.. the costing depends upon the compny of implant u hv choosen 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Neha Saxena

How often should you get dental xrays?

Male | 40

only if you want to know the periapical pathology or the spread of cavities.
the exposure of dental x-ray is very minimal so no cause of worry

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raktim Phukan

Dr. Raktim Phukan

If my gums are receeding can I still have implants. I also have missing teeth.

Female | 54

In a situation where your gums are receding, you must visit a periodontist to discover the leading cause of the problem. After solving the main cause, your doctor may discuss implants as a solution for you. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

Is there a way to attend the trials for stem tooth regeneration?

Male | 21

Yes, it is a fact that stem cell tooth regeneration is under clinical trials. On the other hand, participation in these trials is limited and meets the eligibility criteria. It is recommended to contact a dental specialist, especially a periodontist, and to be evaluated if you can be a trial subject.

Answered on 14th Nov '24

Dr. Ketan Revanwar

Dr. Ketan Revanwar

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

How many times can we put a abutment screw in the implant body

Abutment screw can be placed in implant body as per requirement and can be removed if needed any number of times but without damaging threadings of implant body.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Avinash Bamane

Dr. Avinash Bamane

Can I get my root canal treatment done here ? And how much it costs?

Male | 36

Hi You can definitely get the root canal treatment done here.. it costs around 5500 for one tooth and you might need a crown after root canal treatment.

Answered on 19th June '24

Dr. Ketan Revanwar

Dr. Ketan Revanwar

Broken teeth and pain,4 teeths are broken she is getting very pain while eating food

Female | 52

The next step is to visit a dentist immediately if you have four broken teeth with the pain and difficulty in eating. The dentist will evaluate the damages and suggest the necessary treatment.. The patient needs to make a decision if he would seek root canal treatment and extraction from a dentist. Don't wait symptom becomes worse, which results in other problems.

Answered on 14th Oct '24

Dr. Ronak Shah

Dr. Ronak Shah

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