How To Get Rid Of Cavities – 7 Home Remedies To Follow

• Toothache that occurs without any cause
• Tooth sensitivity
• A mild to sharp pain while eating sugary, hot, or cold foods
• Appearance of visible holes or pits in your teeth
• Pain while biting down
• Brown, black, or white stains on the surface of your tooth

A survey conducted on 193.5 million participants found that more than 1 in 5 adults within the had untreated caries. The prevalence of untreated caries was reported as 21.3%. It was most prevalent in those aged 30 through 39 years (25.2%) and 40 through 49 years (22.3%).

If you have noticed any of your teeth beginning to rot, it is high time that you treat them. If the cavity is not treated, the decay will eventually reach the tooth’s nerve tissue and the deepest layer of the tooth, necessitating either a root canal or tooth extraction to save your dentures. Keep scrolling to understand how to stop a cavity from getting worse.

Note: It is essential that you seek medical intervention to prevent permanent damage. The following home remedies may fix a cavity and/or reverse cavities only if the decay hasn’t penetrated the dentin, i.e., if it is in the pre-cavities stage.

How To Fix A Cavity: 7 Natural Remedies

1. Vitamin D

A study published in The Journal of the Tennessee Dental Association states that vitamin D plays a significant role in regulating oral health. It mediates calcium absorption and stimulates the production of antimicrobial peptides (3). Hence, it is necessary to follow a diet rich in vitamin D to prevent periodontal diseasesⁱ  XAn infection caused by bacteria in the mouth affecting the dental tissues, resulting in gum inflammation and can destroy the jawbone. and cavities.

You Will Need

Vitamin D-rich diet

What You Have To Do

1. Follow a vitamin D-rich diet that includes foods like fatty fish, egg yolks, and cheese.
2. Consult a doctor if you intend taking additional supplements for this vitamin.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this regularly.

2. Sugar-Free Gum

In a study published in the Journal Of Applied Oral Science, sugar-free chewing gum was found to exhibit caries-reducing effects (4). However, more research is required to establish its effectiveness.

You Will Need

Sugar-free chewing gum

What You Have To Do

Chew on sugar-free chewing gum.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this 1-2 times daily.

3. Fluoride Toothpaste

Regular tooth brushing with a fluoride-based toothpaste can help reduce and control cavities or tooth decay (5).

You Will Need

Fluoride toothpaste

What You Have To Do

1. Brush your teeth with any good quality fluoride-based toothpaste.
2. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this 2-3 times daily, preferably after every meal.

4. Coconut Oil Pulling

According to the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, oil pulling with coconut oil can help fight oral microbes, thereby preventing cavities and plaque formation. It also helps promote oral health (6).

You Will Need

1 tablespoon of cold-pressed virgin coconut oil

What You Have To Do

1. Swish a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil in your mouth.
2. Do this for 10-15 minutes and spit it out.
3. Brush and floss your teeth.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this once daily.

5. Licorice Root

Licorice root may help treat cavities due to its powerful antimicrobial effects against oral pathogens. According to a study published in the Journal of International Oral Health, this extract exhibits better inhibitory effects than chlorhexidine – an antimicrobial agent found in mouthwashes (7).

You Will Need

A licorice root

What You Have To Do

1. Brush your teeth with a bristled licorice root.
2. Alternatively, you can use licorice powder to brush your teeth.
3. Rinse it off with water.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this 1-2 times daily.

6. Aloe Vera

A study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences shows that aloe vera gel can help fight cavity-causing oral microbes far better than many commercially available toothpastes (8). Hence, you can use this remedy to deal with dental caries.

You Will Need

½ teaspoon of aloe vera gel

What You Have To Do

1. Take half a teaspoon of freshly extracted aloe gel on your toothbrush.
2. Use it to brush your teeth for a couple of minutes.
3. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this 1-2 times daily.

Caution: Do not use this remedy if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have allergies to plants from the Liliaceae family.

7. Neem

According to a study published in The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, neem exhibits excellent antimicrobial potential against various strains of bacteria responsible for causing dental caries (9). Hence, the practice of chewing neem sticks should be encouraged to assist in treating cavities.

You Will Need

A neem stick

What You Have To Do

Chew on a neem stick.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this once daily.

All these remedies are scientifically proven to help in treating cavities. Here are some prevention tips to help prevent further decaying of your teeth.

How To Prevent Cavities

• Cut out sugary foods from your diet.
• Avoid foods that contain phytic acid, like barley, maize, millets, oats, rice, and wheat.
• Brush your teeth after every meal.
• Always rinse your mouth with mouthwash after brushing your teeth.
• Make an appointment with your dentist every few months.
• Consider trying out dental sealants that seal your back teeth and prevent the accumulation of food in them.
• Avoid snacking and sipping on sugary drinks too often.