If i have a lot of fillings in my teeth how do I prevent Root canals?

Question

I am only 23 and I have fillings in most of my teeth and I have had 3 root canals. How do i keep tehse fiollings from later needing root canals

Answer 1

It's funny to read the first two posts about people being glad to get dentures/partials. I've never met any patient with dentures that thought they were better than their natural teeth. They all say that they wish they had taken better care of their teeth so that they still had them. Anyway, the best way to keep your fillings from having recurrent decay is to follow the advice you've probably heard all your life. Brush after meals (2-3 times a day), floss daily, limit sugar intake, visit the dentist regularly. Another thing you can do is to chew sugarfree gum when you can't brush (after lunch at work or school), but chewing gum should not be used as a substitute for brushing. I mean, brush when you can, but if you can't sugarfree gum is good. Try to chew a gum with xylitol listed as one of the first ingredients (it helps prevent cavities). Trident with xylitol and Koolers have xylitol in them. Flossing is very important in preventing cavities in between your teeth and preventing periodontal disease (gum disease). Flossing may seem like a pain now, but it's worth the two minutes it takes to floss daily. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss, and the best way to prevent perio disease is by flossing. If you want even more protection for your teeth, you could try rinsing with a fluoride rinse like ACT. Fluoride helps to remineralize enamel that has become weakened that may become a cavity. I'm 25 and I have small fillings in all my back teeth (I didn't take care of my teeth when I was younger). I've had some of my fillings for about 15 years, and I have not had to have any of them replaced or have root canals (knock on wood), so hopefully, you'll have the same luck.

Answer 2

Only 200 for a crown? Mine is 500 - but mine is a front tooth, too... And no insurance, just discount price at dental school clinic. Your GF's teeth have shifted, guaranteed - it's possible for teeth to shift a bit in as little as a week. When I got my temp crown the dental student was a little unclear on aftercare, so I researched online and some people have lost their temp crown as little as a week before getting the perm, and the perm would no longer fit! Back to your Q- Most dentists have payment plans for big things, right? Ask - questions don't hurt anything! And while your GF may seem to be fine without that tooth, it doesn't mean you'll be fine without yours! Could make your jaw hurt nasty, among other things. I know my TMJ didn't bother me till I got so many fillings in a short period of time (I was offered free ones to be patient for license exams) and the chewing restrictions messed with my jaw. As far as sitting in the chair, have you tried listening to music? I got a MP3 player for $20, and I've seen some basic ones online for $5. I'd consider that cheaper than the laughing gas, if it works. One thing I'd worry about with pulling the tooth is that every dental procedure has the chance of getting an infection - you already have one, so it could be spread. The deeper the procedure goes, the deeper the potential infection. A failed root canal has relatively cheap solutions - if you pull an infected tooth and the tooth's infection gets transferred into the wound... No good solution - just a lot of pain and antibiotics. Good luck, however you choose.

Answer 3

They will eventually fall out as the tooth continues to decay under the filling.I am having all my back teeth done as soon as my insurance changes because I lost one of my fillings.I have a mouth full of metal from years back.I am having the molars removed and getting a parcal.I cant wait to get this metal out of my mouth~!

Answer 4

Reverse Your Tooth Decay - http://DentalBook.uzaev.com/?YFzH

Answer 5

get them pulled and get dentures, or dental implants if u can afford it. im only 26 and im getting a mouth full of brand new teeth.