How do I know if a cavity is remineralizing?by
Dr. Ellie Phillips
Hi Dr. Ellie,
I have question for you. How do I know if a cavity is remineralizing... in the future. As for your question - how do you know if a cavity is healing? Good question! It somewhat depends...
All About Cavitiesby
Dr. Syed L.
protective layer, the enamel. A cavity forms when the tooth decay breaks through the enamel to the underlying layers of the tooth. You can reverse a caries lesion (before it becomes a cavity) by using a variety...
Carbohydrates and Cavitiesby
Matt M.
Everyone knows that sugar can cause cavities, but few know that other forms of carbohydrates... "healthy foods" like bread or cereal. Of course, one of the biggest cavity-producers out there is soda...
Child with Cavitiesby
Dr. Ellie Phillips
Hello!
My two year old has cavities. Trying to reverse or halt the decay with lots of xylitol... and educating myself through your site! Thank You!
- L
Hi L,
Cavities are caused by a mouth bacteria...
Never Had a Cavityby
Dr. Ellie Phillips
Dr. Ellie,
I have never had a cavity and have healthy teeth. My current system only involves..., which do you recommend, especially for a person like me who has never had a cavity at age 24?
Thanks,
AJ
Hi AJ...
Bad Cavitiesby
Dr. Ellie Phillips
can reverse small cavities. However, what about larger ones? My son has 4 cavities between two sets of molars... you have seen a bad cavity reverse itself.
Thank you! BS
Hi BS,
The answer depends on many factors. If cavities...
Kids and Cavities, Fillings and Foodby
The Verigin Dental Health Team
Finizio/Flickr
What’s the best material for treating filling cavities in your children..., there is a not a clear winner among the types of fillings used to repair childhood cavities, according to a new...
Child with Cavitiesby
Dr. Ellie Phillips
Hello!
My two year old has cavities. Trying to reverse or halt the decay with lots of xylitol... and educating myself through your site! Thank You!
- L
Hi L,
Cavities are caused by a mouth bacteria...
Healing Cavitiesby
Dr. Ellie Phillips
Hi Dr. Ellie!
Thank you so much for your great information about remineralizing cavities. It... would the cavity have to be before your system would either not work or at least not be as effective? For example...
15 month old with cavityby
Dr. Ellie Phillips
me it was cavities and that it was caused from breastfeeding at night and often. He gave my son a Fluoride treatment... enough to have the cavities filled! I am concerned about fluoride to begin with and especially for such a young little person...