What can you do to reverse early detected tooth cavity?

Question

I went to the dentist today and he said I have a few cavities that were detected early and is only affecting the enamel/surface of the fissures (inner part of the fold of the back teeth) at the moment. He was in a bad mood when I went to go visit him, and he didn't want to talk to his customers, so I was afraid to ask him. I know that taking care of oral hygiene is crucial, but what exactly can I do to reverse them? What kind of mouthwash works best from your experience in preventing further tooth decay/cavity and instead help remineralize it? Since the surface is sensitive, do I brush my teeth hard (although not aggresively) or softly? I'm afraid if I brush hard, it might do more damage, but if I brush lightly/softly, my teeth won't be cleaned effectively as it should, making room for more bacteria to grow and take the cavities that I have to further stages. Are there certain ways/motions to brush your teeth (especially the back teeth that are use for chewing) in a more effective manner? Please help me. 10 points goes to best, thorough answers. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

You need to go back to the dentist. Ask him about MI paste (the initials M, I) It is a paste that the dentist will give you to put on after brushing and it helps rebuild tooth enamel. There are many new options for remineralizing mouthwashes. Biotene is one sold over the counter. It's not recommended to brush to hard, but then you have a problem with the teeth not being clean. Plax can help get the plaque off, or you can use a dry washcloth to rub the teeth clean. It is recommended to brush the teeth in an up and down motion and back and forth across the molars. Be sure to get the gums. Also, flossing is noted to be almost important as brushing itself because bacteria can really linger in there and breed really fast.

Answer 2

I am surely not a dentist, but my parents have invested a lot into my teeth.

Calcium - assure that you get good amount in your diet.

Water - you cannot always brush, but you can frequently rinse your mouth

Water - a lot of communities do not fluoridate their water. Moreover, a lot of people drink bottled water instead of the better mineralized tap water. Start drinking tap water and purchase a bottle of fluoride rinse for nightly use. The fluoride rinse tends to desensitize teeth as well. You do not need to pay for the dentist's fluoride treatments; they not as effective as performing your own daily rinses.

Brushing - a safe bet is get a brush with medium stiffness bristles and replace them regularly as the bristles start curling. These shouldn't be hard on your gums, so you can brush vigorously. Be sure to brush your gums, and your tongue.

Floss - lots of people hate to do it. Try it occasionally, at least.

Gum - sugarless gum chewing will help clean teeth between brushing.

Sodas - many (if not most) contain ascorbic acid, that is hard on teeth enamel. If you drink sodas its better to use a straw or swallow fast and not allow the soda to sit on your teeth.

mouthwash - I can't remember the alcohol percentage content in the original flavor Listerine. Read their bottle and find something at least equal to that for antibacterial rinse. Rinsing with hydrogen peroxide also works well.