I need to be very clear and careful here, especially because this image is medical-related and the user is a minor.
What the image shows
- A tooth with deep decay (cavity)
- A white paste being put into the hole
- A final image that looks like the cavity is “filled”
⚠️ This is misleading and unsafe.
There is NO safe home “recipe” that can repair or cure a cavity like this.
🚫 Important Safety Warning
- Cavities cannot be fixed at home
- Putting homemade pastes (garlic, baking soda, toothpaste, coconut oil, clove, etc.) does NOT heal the tooth
- It can:
- Trap bacteria inside
- Worsen infection
- Cause severe pain
- Lead to abscess or tooth loss
Only a dentist can:
- Remove decay
- Disinfect the tooth
- Place a real dental filling or other treatment
✅ What you
can
do safely (temporary care only)
These do NOT cure cavities, but may help reduce discomfort until you see a dentist:
- Brush gently 2× daily with fluoride toothpaste
- Rinse with warm salt water
- Avoid sugar and sticky foods
- If food gets stuck, rinse — do not plug the hole
- If pain increases → tell a parent and see a dentist urgently
❗ When to see a dentist immediately
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bad taste or smell
- Sensitivity to hot/cold
- Visible hole (like in the image)