Not all Cavities Need a Tooth Filling

If you’re on hold with your dentist right now, hang up! You might not need their help. That is if you have an early-stage cavity. 

An early-stage cavity is when tooth decay is just beginning to break down tooth enamel. This damage can be reversed in some cases, thanks to our bodies' natural ability to heal minor decay before it progresses.

So, how do you know if you have an early-stage cavity and if the damage can be reversed? It all comes down to timing and action. 

Let’s explore this more!

The Truth on Tooth Decay:
What’s a Cavity and How Does it Form?

Reversing cavities requires you to understand the basics. 

Let’s start with defining what a cavity is. A cavity is a hole in your tooth that’s caused by decay. It starts when bacteria in your mouth mix with food particles left behind after eating. 

That bacteria and those particles join forces to create acids that attack your enamel - the hard outer layer that protects and defends your teeth. Over time, the acid erodes the enamel, softening the tooth’s surface and eventually creating a cavity. 

Cavities progress in stages:

• Enamel Demineralization: This is the early stage when the enamel loses minerals, but the tooth surface remains intact.

• Enamel Decay: The enamel begins to break down, forming small holes or pits.

• Dentin Exposure: Once the enamel is damaged, decay can reach the dentin (the softer tissue beneath the enamel), which causes increased sensitivity and requires professional intervention.

The image below gives you an idea of what to look for so you can reverse your cavities by remineralizing your enamel.  

Remineralization: The Key to Natural Cavity Treatment Remineralization is a natural treatment for early-stage cavities. It restores the minerals in your enamel before the damage becomes so severe that a tooth filling is required.   How do you remineralize your teeth? An easy way to remineralize your teeth is by using our hydroxyapatite-powered products! Hydroxyapatite is a naturally occurring mineral that mimics the composition of your teeth and can help remineralize enamel.  We suggest using our Mineral Toothpaste and combining it with good oral hygiene practices—like brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes, flossing with our Scrubby Floss (also infused with hydroxyapatite), and chewing a-HA Mints. Adding these products and practices into your daily routine gives your teeth the best and strongest defense against decay.

Start Every Day Well

At RiseWell, our mission is to bring a naturally effective approach to oral care rooted in safe, clean ingredients.Join us and the rest of our RiseWell family of loyal users in discovering the transformative effects of natural, science-backed oral care solutions.

By choosing RiseWell, you’re not just preventing decay but building a foundation for lifelong dental wellness. 

Let’s Start Every Day Well while sharing many happy, healthy smiles!