A dentist has shared her number one tip for reversing tooth decay in its early stages – and it means you can “eat all the sweets you want”.
Dr Shaadi Manouchehri from London said this simple routine can be done once a day after brushing your teeth.
‘Get some fluoride toothpaste and take your interdental brush and cover it with the toothpaste,’ she advised.
The doctor then took the coated brush and pushed it into the spaces between the teeth.
Dr Manouchehri explained that this would provide “much-needed” fluoride between the teeth, which is the “number one place where cavities start.”
The dentist of ten years said it’s important not to eat for 30 to 60 minutes after applying the toothpaste, so it can work its magic better.
The trick promises cleaner, healthier teeth and may even repair some existing damage.
“It can actually reverse decay in its early stages,” he said.
Sydney dentist Dr Michael Cai spoke to FEMAIL about the controversial attitude around fluoride-based toothpaste, insisting it is safe to use and the best option for anyone with signs of tooth decay.
Many agreed that they “need to try this” and dentists also backed up their advice.
“Wow! I’ve been telling my patients this for years! I do it all the time. I love my interproximal brushes,” said one dentist.
“I’ve been doing this for years and it works 100 percent,” another added.
Others said they follow a similar dental routine, but simply use floss coated with fluoride toothpaste instead of an interdental cleaning brush.
Some, however, were outraged by the recommendation to use fluoride toothpaste.
The controversial ingredient is still considered “unsafe” by some despite dentists and health experts in Australia encouraging its use in small quantities.
“As soon as you say fluoride, I’m leaving!” said one woman.
“It’s shocking the way he’s advertising this!” another woman agreed.
Sydney dentist Dr Michael Cai, of Pitt Street Dental, spoke to FEMAIL and said it is perfectly safe to use.
“Studies have shown that fluoride reduces the risk of tooth decay; when it was introduced into water supplies there was a reduction in tooth decay worldwide,” said Dr. Cai.
He explained that fluoride is like anything else in life, in excessive quantities it can cause damage to health, but it is not toxic in small quantities.
“Natural toothpaste is not as effective as fluoride toothpaste,” he said.
‘In patients with a history of dental caries, we observed a dramatic increase in cavities when using natural toothpaste compared to people using fluoride toothpaste.’
Dr Cai said it’s fine for people with healthy, cavity-free teeth to opt for a fluoride-free toothpaste, but those with cavities should avoid natural brands.
