[header] How to keep a cavity from getting worse [title] Brush the area carefully. [step] Ideally, brushing your teeth will help prevent cavities altogether. However, brushing is also important to prevent cavities from getting worse.
[header] How to keep a cavity from getting worse [title] Brush the area carefully. [step] Ideally, brushing your teeth will help prevent cavities altogether. However, brushing is also important to prevent cavities from getting worse.
Examine the area you're brushing the most frequently. There will be smaller cavities on an area of your body than in the surrounding area. Try to brush as little as possible, only doing so when the dentist suggests it. [substeps] If you have any cavities, you should brush after a meal if you are prone to cavities. Especially if there are small cavities, brushing your cavity can cause it to spread and grow. [substeps] If you don't have a brush, you can use a regular toothbrush and toothpaste. Buildup of food stimulates the growth of bacteria. This will get into the cavity and make it worse.