Italians live by the rule of 15: 1  Use coffee beans within 15 days of roasting. 2  Use ground coffee within 15 minutes of grinding. 3  Drink coffee within 15 seconds of brewing.
The good news is that teeth (and bones) are able to heal themselves in a process called remineralization. Basically, specialized cells in the center of the tooth are able to regenerate dentin, the layer of tooth just under the enamel, and the enamel can then properly remineralize from the outside.
Everybody is different and you may need to try several potential cures to find out what works best for your mouth. Salt can be your best friend if you have tooth pain and bleeding gums. Or if you feel a cold coming on. Gargle salt for 1 minute. Salt can dry up the infection and promote healing of gums. Cloves can also take away the pain and is a powerful antioxidant.