Healing a Cavity in a Child

It depends on the extent of the damage. The white spots that tend to form before you get the brown or black can be repaired. Once the extent of the damage gets to where the tooth is actually breaking down or decaying there is nothing that can be done but fillings.

I did know that!
Have not done it yet-but if need be-I will try.
It's called oil pulling. Healing w/ healthy fats...as far as I understand.
This seems like a decent bit of information on it: http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/oil-pulling-dental-h...
HTH!

I've never heard of oil pulling, I'll have to look into that. But yes, you can reverse a "soft spot" with a flouride rinse, like Act. If the decay hasn't broken through the enamel, the Act will stop decay and rebuild the enamel. My oldest had a soft spot, we used Act for 6 months, and no cavity on return. The next 6 months we slacked off on Act, and at the next dentist visit he had a cavity. Not making that mistake again!

We used fluoride paste weekly for 6 weeks and MI paste three times a day with good results. I also love spiffy wipes and xylitol tooth paste. There is some research to support the use of probiotics in aiding elimination of early decay and decalcification so we do that too.

I've never heard of that but I am a firm believer in the sealants that are used when permanent teeth come in.

My 17 yr old has never had a cavity, granted, she has the routine just like we do with her dental and skin care so I would hope not. She has taken on the habits that have been modeled for years.

We are proactive with getting cleanings every 6 months, etc.

Good for you if you found a reversal!

Yes we have and are currently doing it now. It is not necessarily a cavity per se but more a start of one. When my older kids were 4 or 5, one of the girls had the a start of a cavity. the dentist said we could treat it or wait 6 months and take really extra good care. We chose to wait unless she complained. When we went to the dentist 7 months later, no cavity. My going to be 4 yr old has what could turn to a cavity and the dentist said to make sure we get the back teeth really well to stop it from turing into a real one. It has to do with the baby teeth being softer and teeth wearing down when you chew. She also said that for little ones, since they tend to not open their mouths wide enough, make sure you really get to the back teeth.

I was told by a dentist to use GELCAM flouride from the pharmacy and to keep brushing it on. I don't know.

Try "Spiffies."
www.spiffies.com

Amazon, or E-bay or CVS stores have it as well.

It has Xylitol in it, which helps to prevent cavities.
I used Spiffies with my kids. And even used the tooth wipes myself, in between brushing.

How old is your child?
Fluoride, is per age.