Can cavities go away on their own?
Unfortunately, cavities cannot go away without treatment. Once a cavity is formed, it can not go away on its own. There are a few steps leading up to a cavity:
Food is left in the mouth and develops unhealthy bacteria that throw off your mouth’s natural microbiome.
This bacteria builds up and forms a sticky, film-like substance called plaque over the surface of your teeth.
The plaque will harden into a thick calculus also known as tartar.
Plaque and tartar will begin to eat away at your enamel and cause the cavity which are little hollow spaces in your teeth.
You can prevent plaque build-up with a consistent oral hygiene routine. Plaque and tartar can only be removed by special dental tools and cavities need to be filled so they don’t cause additional harm.