How to prevent tooth decay?


Question:
What are the ways in which tooth decay can be stopped, if tooth has already started decaying? Is brushing after every meal is good enough to stop further decay? Any other suggestion?

Answers:
Brush, Floss, Limit the amount of fermentable carbohydrate in your diet (sugar) and use a neutral fluoride mouth rinse. Brushing alone is not good enough.

Other Answers:
Brush your teeth every day, brush, brush, brush!.
brush your teeth and use mouthwash
Brushing frequently helps as well as flossing and using mouthwashes. When my children were younger they had a transparent coating that placed on their teeth that prevents cavities. You could ask your dentist if this is an option for adults for any remaining cavity less teeth.
brush your teeth.


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