An anti-cavity toothpaste helps you to prevent cavities with its rich fluoride content. When your protective tooth enamel becomes weakened by the acids in your mouth, this fluoride replaces what was lost before the damage can penetrate through the enamel and the acid begins to eat through the dentin. However, if the damage has already progressed this far, the toothpaste alone is not going to fix your problem.
Once you’ve developed a cavity, no amount of fluoride toothpaste will reverse the damage. There are tiny fissures forming in your dentin, where harmful oral microbes can easily hide from your brushing. The only solution at this point is to have a dentist drill and sanitize the area, then give you a filling. Otherwise, the cavity will progress all the way through your dentin until you need a root canal.
So, when you think you may be suffering from tooth decay, don’t try to just add more toothpaste to your routine. Call our Lynnwood dentistry clinic to get the safe and effective treatment you need.
