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Evidence review updated: October 18, 2026 A dental check-up reveals a cavity. The dentist recommends a filling, but you have heard that teeth can repair themselves. Could fluoride, minerals, dietary changes or newer dental treatments stop the decay without drilling? Sometimes, yes. Early tooth decay can often be arrested or reversed before a physical hole develops. Even certain established cavities can be managed without conventional drilling in carefully selected circumstances. However, the treatment depends on how far the decay has progressed, where it is located and whether the tooth remains structurally sound. The important distinction is between remineralizing weakened enamel, arresting active decay and repairing a tooth that has physically lost tissue . These are three different outcomes, and research supporting one does not automatically prove the others. This guide examines the evidence for fluoride, silver diamine fluoride, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, self-assem...