Dont know what to do. I brush & floss and all that.And mouthwash but I'm still getting cavities.?

Question

Practically every tooth has at least 1 cavity.I even had to have some pulled.What am I doing wrong or what else can I do.
I admit I dont eat verry healthy.Could my diet be at fault?

Answer 1

Stay far from the sweets...R u about 2 eat that whole dozen of donuts...PeAcE

Answer 2

Your diet could be the problem. If you are going to eat sweets, eat them at the same time not a little here a little there. That way you teeth get all the sugar at the same time. Then brush afterwards. If you spread it out, your keeping your teeth constantly covered with stuff that's going to cause decay. Also try ACT Restore. It's a new product and I haven't seen anything about how people are liking the results, but the theory and science behind it is sound and ACT always puts out a good product. Try and see if that helps you might also consider going in for a 3 or 4 month recall instead of 6 months. Your insurance probably won't cover these extra cleanings, but it might save you some money instead of getting a ton of fillings. Good Luck hope this helps!

Answer 3

Soda will only increase cavities if you have deep grooves in your teath that brushing wont reach, they do make a sealant for that.

Brush in the morning, and again in the evening before bed (Very Important), use a mouth wash agent that is an anitseptic mouthwash like listerine. Make sure to floss between teeth and when you brush make sure to do thorough job. There are dye kits you can buy to see the areas that you miss when you brush.

Once you have a cavity, you must get it fixed. Cavities act like a highway or channel for plaque acid to eat away at your teeth.

Answer 4

Yes that could be your diet. Caffeine is very bd for your teeth. Just think of all the sugar in soft drinks there is at lest 24 to 27 grams of sure in 1 20 oz drink. That is like 8 tsps of sugar . That is very harmful on top of anything you eat that may be sweet. If you to eat and drink sweets or alot of coffee etc be sure to brush ,floss etc at least 2 to 3 times a day. My teeth done the same strted at 15 I m now 27 and they all need to be pulled. Lot of money! Good Luck!

Answer 5

Your diet could be partly to blame, but so could genetics - I brush and floss religiously, and still my teeth are in bad shape. Both of ny parents had really bad teeth, and I've been told that my teeth are really soft - every dentist I've ever gone to has told me that. I call it a "genetic screw-you" from my parents, and there's just not much I can do about it. I can't afford dental implants and all that fancy stuff, I've already had a bunch of root canals and crowns, I'm just going to go for dentures and be done with it!!

Answer 6

See a dentist and ask for Dental Sealants... It's a coating applied to your teeth to further prevent cavities.

Of course, maintain your cleaning routine, drink lots of water, and avoid keeping your teeth unbrushed for long periods of time. You may also want to up your milk/calcium intake since it seems that your teeth are a bit week.

Interesting note: eating raisins has been shown to prevent cavities since they leave a film on your teeth that prevents decay or something like that.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Yes, diet play a major roll in decay. You also need to make sure that you are drinking plenty of water (give up the soda). Quit smoking (if you are a smoker) What sort of mouthwash are you using? (use a neutral fluoride one if you are not already)

Answer 8

It could be genetics. Especially if you have English ancestors. My family has horrible teeth, no matter what we do. My dad had to have a full set of dentures at 23 and my Aunt was only 16. Talk to your dentist about prescription mouth rinse.

Answer 9

Are you brushing, flossing, and taking mouthwash right after you eat??? That makes a big difference.

Answer 10

Yep, diet could be a big part of the problem. Sugar is definitely bad news for your teeth.