Is It Possible to Reverse Tooth Decay?

Brushing is such a mundane task. Well, yes, task -- we don't even consider it as an important step to kick-start the day. I know a few people who don't consider brushing, a serious business.

Brushing your teeth once, is a task, then the twice-a-day-brushing regimen kicks the bucket, I suppose! It is no wonder you find yourself settled with a shiver racing down your spine on the dentist's chair surrounded with equipment and paraphernalia that resemble tools for reconstructing the roadways! Scary sight, indeed!

Nevertheless, we have to face it, whether we Like It, or Not. After all, brushing your teeth is a habit for which you need to push yourself n number of times! Tooth decay is one of the many troubles that may come your way, when you take brushing for granted.

It is here we realize that dental care is so very important. It occurs when the tooth structure conjures up to becoming sensitive. There are bacteria in the mouth that result in eliciting an acidic substance due to which the tooth structure survives a breakdown.

It is not a condition that strikes you one day and starts affecting you thereafter. It is a state that has a gradual influx and builds up as time lapses. It thrives on neglect. The food materials and bacteria get stuck, build up, and form debris in the tooth.

This is indeed a million-dollar question for those, who are really concerned about healing their tooth and making amends to their regimen. The situation is said to be under control, until the decay has not reached the surface of the tooth. It is the surface that gets affected later.

The decay has its roots in the enamel causing the decay. Once the surface breaks down, the plaque and bacteria start to gather, thus causing sensitivity toward ingesting anything which is cold or hot. Even when you open your mouth to take in a waft of fresh air, your teeth will shy away and feel extremely sensitive.

Tooth decay is a condition that should be treated as soon as possible. It is not a condition that is self-treatable. You have to shake yourself a bit and get going, in order to save your teeth from countering further trauma.

If left untreated, it can lead to development of holes in the affected tooth, discomfort and a lingering pain, chewing becomes tough also leading to losing of tooth. This condition may also turn fatal, when there is a development of infection in the tooth, in the bargain.

Here are some treatments that are natural in their demeanor and may help you reverse the condition.

There are certain simple ways, and methods that can be followed to reverse the process of tooth decay naturally.

• Extraction of the affected tooth can be one way in which the infection does not spread and halts completely.
• You may use fluoride toothpaste, and as far as possible, also a fluoride mouthwash.

• Use a soft-bristled tooth-brush that does not hurt your teeth, and the gums don't start to bleed.
• Brush at least twice a day, to keep your teeth healthy and get rid of plaque. The build up of plaque can lead to cavities and caries in teeth.

• You may also use a baby brush and lightly lift the food particles, hiding in the slim crevices of teeth. You don't need to use a toothpaste for this purpose.

• Maintain a proper diet that does not concentrate on the consumption of sugar.
• Try to avoid aerated drinks, when you suspect tooth decay and extreme sensitivity.

• Also make a habit to consume water, that is of room temperature. Drinking chilled water, or having something that is hot can aggravate the situation.

• Before the siege of tooth decay commences, make an effort to rinse your mouth with saline water, at least four times every week. A saline water gargle can keep dental bacteria at bay, also helping the gums to remain free of infection.

• Include vitamins and minerals in your diet. Have almonds and green leafy vegetables and increase the calcium content you ingest. Consumption of vitamin D, coupled with other nutritional foods, and encouraging healthy dental routine would contribute in reversing tooth decay.

• Floss your teeth after meals. This is a hygienic habit that one must follow.

With these healthy dental habits, it is unlikely you would worry about a decaying tooth. Make sure that you follow these steps thoroughly, so that you do not face any troubles concerning tooth decay.