Although you can fill your own cavity at a lower cost than your dentist will charge, it's not the best solution. Without cleaning out an infection and sanitizing the tooth, you're only sealing the damage inside. An advanced cavity will lead to an infection that requires root canal treatment.Mar 5, 2019
How can I heal a cavity without going to the dentist?
- Sugar-free gum. ...
- Vitamin D. ...
- Brush with fluoride toothpaste. ...
- Cut out sugary foods. ...
- Oil pulling. ...
- Licorice root.
How can you naturally fill a cavity?
- Oil of Oregano to Stop Decay. ...
- Establish a Healthy pH Level with Xylitol. ...
- Clove Oil for Pain Relief and Prevention. ...
- Neem Bark to Fight Infection. ...
- Green Tea as a Natural Fluoride Treatment. ...
- Keep Teeth Healthy with Licorice Root. ...
- Diet Changes to Reduce Bacteria.
What can I fill my cavity with?
Types of Cavity Fillings Types of tooth fillings include gold, silver amalgam (a composite of mercury, silver, and other metals), tooth-colored composite material, porcelain, and a special type of glass.
What can I use to fill a hole in my tooth?
Keep adding glass ionomer until the cavity is over-filled. Put extra glass ionomer in any other pits on the surface of the tooth near the cavity. Rub petroleum jelly on your finger and press down firmly onto the filling for a few seconds, rolling your finger from side to side. This will make the filling smooth.