Shallow caries is a type of dental caries that usually does not require fillings, but should be kept clean. Caries is a disease that causes progressive destruction of the hard tissues of the dentition, mainly due to in the case of bacterial infection and other conditions. Shallow caries means that the caries is limited to the enamel, there is no obvious cavity, there are no self-conscious symptoms, and there is no response to probing, and the nerve of the tooth has not yet been injured. Therefore, shallow caries generally does not require fillings. Patients should use fluoride toothpaste regularly, and pediatric patients and high-risk patients can also apply topical fluoride to the tooth surface during each visit to strengthen the anti-caries effect. It is recommended to develop good habits such as brushing in the morning and evening, rinsing after meals, and using tools such as dental floss to clean interdental spaces in a timely manner to maintain oral hygiene. If the patient’s caries has been deepening over time, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition.