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Cavity build
I found cavity on one molar. It's very little. I guess the food was getting accumulated there even after brushing twice a day and rising properly.
Due to lockdown, I'm not sure if this will be the right time to visit a dentist for something like this. Have been taking precautions by brushing after everything I eat and cleaning that portion with a toothpick. But I don't want this to get worse either. So is there an additional measure I can take to further slow down the cavity growth or should I visit a dentist immediately?
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It's good that u r maintaining good oral hygiene,, use clohex plus mouthwash for gargling,, use proper brushing technique, don't use toothpick as it may harm soft tissues , avoid sweet and sticky food, whenever lockdown is over u need to fill it .
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Hi. Maintain good hygiene.
Avoid sugary n sticky foods that will deteriorate the cavity fast.
Avoid toothpick as it will cause more damage.
After you eat anything rinse vigorously with plenty of water.
Start flossing.
Brush twice daily using zig zag bristled toothbrush
Include fibrous fruits in the diet
Next Steps
visit a dentist whenever it is feasible n get the cavity filled.
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Brush your teeth twice daily
Don’t put toothpik inside cavity it will increase the size of cavity and may accidentally damage your tooth
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Asap get it filled
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•Brush with Colgate anticavity toothpaste twice daily for a month
•Freshclor mouthwash twice daily for 15 days
•Use interdental floss or brush between the teeth after consuming fibrous foods like cucumber, papaya and rinse with plain water
•If you consume some acidic drink or carbonated drink consume piece of cheese so as to neutralise the acidity.
•Rinsing between the meals
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Make sure that the cavity does not go deeper and increase with time ... use a fluoridated tooth paste like Colgate and brush with special focus on that tooth .Regular brushing might not dislodge food particles stuck in the tooth . So special focus on that tooth and brushing . Use a mouth wash like chlorhexidine or freshclor once or twice a week to reduce the germs causing tooth decay. Unless pain or emergency time ya not right to visit dental Clinc
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Dr. Prasad Rane
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
you are doing right thing. as per the history you gave this doent seemt to be urgent issue and can be addressed once things settles. please brush your teeth 2-3 times a day and use mouthwash.
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Dr. Monica lall
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Gurgaon
First of all, don’t use a tooth pick to clean the cavity because it will lead to more enamel damage. Secondly, get the cavity filled as early as possible. Brush twice a day, esp at night preferably with Colgate Total toothpaste. Use Hexidine mouthwash twice a day( after breakfast and after brushing at night).
Next Steps
Visit the dentist to get the cavity filled
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Use dental floss to remove stuck food particles in between the teeth.
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