what should i do ? i brush, floss ...but not that often, and i use listerine.but i kept getting cavities !!!! is there anyway to HEAL the cavities ? so those ugly filling wont show ? any advice on an electric tooth brush that is cheaply around 50 dollars ? any help would be greatly appreciated.
2006-08-14 12:52:40 · 12 answers · asked by crisisdragon2 1 in Health ➔ Dental
If you brush,, you'll get cavities. It's the way things are. The advantage is that you won't lose your teeth because you are taking good care of your gums.
You can't heal the cavities but there are white fillings you can get. You can someday replace your metal fillings with white ones.
2006-08-14 12:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure you are brushing twice a day, flossing each night and stop using Listerine (try a fluoride mouth rinse instead) You also need to take a look at what you are eating and drinking and reduce the sugar in your diet.
Once you have a cavity you will need to have it restored by a dentist.
When looking for a powered toothbrush make sure you choose one that is rechargeable (not battery operated) and has a small head (brand does not really matter).
2006-08-15 04:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by mickeymaz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found with Colgate total I had less problem brush At least 2x a day floss at least one and even at best some people do not have good enamel and it happens good luck:-)
2006-08-14 19:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush three times daily which no one does anymore. Keep flossing and make sure you floss correctly.
2006-08-14 19:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by King Ted 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush your teeth after every meal and before bed, and floss once daily.
2006-08-14 19:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by Not Allie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"not that often"
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Try brushing more often like every day...atleast twice... and as far as the existing cavities the dentist is the only way to fix them....
2006-08-14 20:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u drink alot of soda pop? this is a big problem today..sugars cut down on the amount of sugars you eat and if you do eat them brush your teeth right after (or if you cant at least rinse your mouth with water)
2006-08-14 23:09:36 · answer #7 · answered by PoohBear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy one of the listerine pocket packes and leave it in your car on a hot day, after put it in the fridge and let it get hard. after that then you let it get back to room temperature, open the case, fold the now giant blob in half and place it on your tougne. hold it in your mouth for *** long as you can and then spit it out, it should help!
2006-08-14 20:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by Long_live_God 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after each meal, rinse with plain water and then chew a piece of SUGAR-FREE gum. preferabably mint if you want sweet smelling breath.
2006-08-14 20:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by sugar n' spice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful with what you eat, drink or otherwise put in your mouth.
2006-08-14 20:00:30 · answer #10 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋