https://shorturl.im/Ocz7l When you say “so small”, have you had a dental professional look at it? Your “small” and their “small” can be a big difference. If the cavity hasn’t broken through the enamel and into the next layer of the tooth (dentin), the enamel CAN remineralize (regrow). The way to get the tooth to remineralize is to not have acidic foods or sugary foods (includes carbohydrates too, they can break down into sugar) on a frequent basis. If you need to have a candy bar, eat it once during the day (during a meal preferably), and rinse with water or a fluoridated mouthwash afterwards. I know many people say brush your teeth after you eat something sweet, but what recent research has found is that after you have something acidic or sweet that eats away at the enamel, if you brush right after, you are brushing away more enamel. Also, eating xylitol gum has been found to have anticariogenic (anti-cavity) properties since xylitol can’t be metabolized/eaten by the bacteria that cause cavities. Keep in mind that remineralization will occur ONLY if the cavity hasn’t penetrated to the next layer of tooth structure, and x-rays are usually helpful to determine how far the cavity has gone. Know that if your cavity is small, discussing your options with your dentist is the best thing to do. Many dentists are becoming very cautious on how much work they do on teeth if it doesn’t need to be done. Your dentist may decide to do nothing if it’s very small, or he may fill the tooth if he/she thinks it can’t remineralize. Know that small fillings don’t hurt whatsoever; sometimes the dentist doesn’t even have to get your teeth numb if it’s very small. When cavities become large because they haven’t been taken care of is when the discomfort and problems come in. Seeing your dentist would be the best thing for you, rather than trying to take care of it on your own. You might be surprised how easy and painless seeing a dentist is when you have small cavities! =) Good luck!...
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