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Tooth decay, or cavities, develop slowly over time. The process involves the gradual softening of your tooth enamel, which eventually transforms into a hole or cavity. During this process, minerals are leached from your teeth—losing essential calcium and phosphate—creating an environment where bacteria can infect and further degrade the tooth structure. Interestingly, traditional dental care often focuses on filling these cavities without addressing the root causes. However, reversing early decay is possible by understanding and intervening in this process.
The Three Simple, Cost-Effective Strategies
The speaker emphasizes three straightforward methods anyone can adopt to prevent, stop, and potentially reverse dental decay: