Cavities are small holes in your teeth caused by decay. Food debris and bacteria in your mouth can form a film on the teeth. This film is known as plaque. If not removed, it will cause tooth decay. Plaque can be easily formed in places, such as cracks in the teeth, gum line, space between the teeth, and around chipped teeth.
Over time, decay penetrates the tooth’s inner layer, and this is when the cavity starts to develop. But the good news is that you can prevent tooth decay and even stop it before it becomes a cavity with several home remedies. Let’s discuss how to get rid of cavities and arrest initial ones naturally!

1Sugar-free gum Chewing sugar-free gums can help remineralize the tooth’s outer layer, called enamel. Gum containing xylitol can stimulate saliva production, reduce decay causing bacteria, and raise plaque’s pH level “i.e reduce saliva acidity” which is favorable for dental health. So if you notice plaque buildup on your teeth, chewing sugar-free gums can be a good help.

2Aloe vera.  Aloe vera gel offers several benefits for your overall health. Its tooth gel may also help fight bacteria that cause cavities. This is because aloe vera has an antibacterial effect that kills harmful bacteria in your mouth. So if you want to remineralize enamel at the pre-cavity stage, aloe vera tooth gel may come in handy.

3Vitamin D.  Vitamin D is important for your oral as well as overall health. It helps absorb phosphate and calcium from the food we eat. Research shows an inverse relationship between cavities and eating foods rich in vitamin D and calcium. You can get this vitamin from the sun and dairy products, like yogurt and milk.

4Fluoride toothpaste.  Fluoride is important to prevent cavities and strengthen tooth enamel. Extensive research has shown that regular brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste prevents cavity formation.

5Avoid sugary and acidic foods.  Sugar and acidic foods and drinks can help cavity formation. According to the World Health Organisation, eating sugar is the major risk factor for cavities. Once you avoid eating too much sugar and acidic foods, your enamel has a chance to remineralize and prevent cavities.

When to see a dentist.
Several dental problems like cavities occur without pain or other symptoms. So you should regularly visit your dentist to help catch a cavity before it gets worse. At the ealy stages of decay development, we can use some materials to arrest the decayed lesion and prevent it from progression without drilling any of the tooth structure material.
The sooner you detect the cavity, the easier it will be for you to repair it. Visit us for regular checkups to keep your oral health at its best.