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White or brown stains on the tooth A visible hole in your tooth What happens if you don't treat a cavity? A cavity will not go away on its own. If you leave a cavity untreated, it only continues to grow and cause further decay to your tooth. Advertisement Here's how a cavity can progress if you don't treat it: 1. As a cavity forms, your enamel starts to weaken as a result of plaque buildup on your tooth. Enamel is the hard protective outer layer of your tooth. You can still avoid a cavity with flouride treatments done by your dentist.

A dental expert weighs in on why you should never use a toothpick to clean your teeth A dental expert weighs in on why you should never use a toothpick to clean your teeth Ashley Laderer,Michael B. FergusonFeb 17, 2021, 22:16 IST Toothpicks may infect your gums.Vyacheslav Dumchev/Getty Images Hard wooden toothpicks are not ideal for cleaning teeth because they can cause gum damage that could lead to infection. Rough and frequent Toothpicks can also break, splinter, and get lodged in your gums. While toothpicks are handy and convenient, they may not be the most logical or safe choice when tr...

The benefits of a plant-based diet Following a plant-based diet can be beneficial to both your health and the health of the environment. 1. Plant-based diets can help you lose weight Research has found following a plant-based diet can decrease obesity risk and aid in weight loss. Advertisement "When one moves to a more plant-based diet, the animal-based foods are typically replaced with legumes, whole grains, and more fruits and vegetables. As these foods are filling, higher in fiber and nutrients, and lower in fat there is potentially reduced calorie intake leading to weight loss," Haar s...

A beginner's guide to a plant-based diet and how it can benefit your health INSIDER 2/16/2021 insider@insider.com (Lia Tabackman,Kailey Proctor) © Westend61/Getty Images Eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Westend61/Getty Images A plant-based diet consists mostly of foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. If you choose a plant-based diet, you should avoid or limit meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood.  A plant-based diet may reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.   What is a pl...

When it's time to consider hCG injections to help you get pregnant Kelly Burch,Jesse HadeFeb 15, 2021, 02:47 IST HCG injections play a key role for some fertility treatments.pixelheadphoto digitalskillet/Shutterstock Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) injections can help boost fertility in both men and women. HCG injections trigger a woman to ovulate and prepare the egg for fertilization. HCG injections can increase sperm count in men with the condition hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, can be used to treat infertility and boost your chances of getting pregn...