Dental problems often appear to be resolved — a filling is placed, a cleaning is completed, symptoms improve — yet for many people, the same issues return. Cavities reappear. Gum inflammation comes back. Sensitivity persists. This pattern has led to a growing question in oral health: why do dental issues keep recurring? The Cycle of Repair vs. Resolution Traditional dentistry has focused largely on repairing damage — removing decay, filling cavities, and treating symptoms as