“How can I remove tooth decay myself?”
I am a 20 year old female. I want to know how can I remove tooth decay myself?
10 Answers
Great question. I had a professor/doctor in my dental training that did his own. So, go to dental school. But I would strongly recommend seeing a dentist otherwise.
You cannot remove tooth decay yourself. You must see a qualified dental professional to get the decay diagnosed and treated.
Hi, I do not believe you can remove decay yourself. You may prevent a small area of decay from getting worse if you brush, floss and avoid sugary foods but I recommend seeing your dentist to treat current tooth decay the sooner the better. Decay usually worsens over time making it more costly and time consuming to fix.
No, you can't. Decay has to be removed by professional.
You will need a dentist for that
Usually, decay is removed with a very fine and small drill bit that is revolving at a very high rate of speed. When I was in dental school, I sometimes took lab work home, and as a cheap substitute, used a piece of equipment called a dremel tool. It runs at a much lower rate of speed, so the drilling takes much longer. It also might be difficult to hold the drill and see into your mouth very well, which is way dentists don't drill on their own teeth. If you get through all of this, it still might be rather painful, since dentist usually numb up the area to eliminate any pain or discomfort. In short, best to have a trained professional do this for you.
You cannot remove tooth decay yourself. Please make an appointment to see your Dentist
Take Care and Stay safe
Dr. Prabhu DDS
Take Care and Stay safe
Dr. Prabhu DDS
Once tooth decay is present into the inner layer of the tooth-the dentin-decay can no longer be reversed, and you will be unable to do this yourself. However, getting treatment by a professional and then preventing any further decay from developing is the best way to get healthy and stay healthy! Diet modification can be the most important factor, along with effective brushing and flossing.
I would strongly recommend not attempting to remove tooth decay by yourself. Any kind of attempted dental DIY will likely result in pain, infection, or a broken tooth and a more expensive repair for you. The best thing to do at home is focus on preventing dental decay, but not treating it. Please find yourself a dentist.
Marc D. Thomas, DDS
Marc D. Thomas, DDS
Please see a dentist. Trying to do your own dental work can put you at risk for injury and infection. Even dentists go to dentists to take care of their teeth!
