2006-09-10 15:00:14 · 27 answers · asked by purple_rose131 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I may have one, I am going to the dentist this week to get it checked out. I may skip once a day or so, everyonce in awhile.
2006-09-10 15:03:33 · update #1
no, bbut it certainly helps:)
2006-09-10 15:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, these are only pieces of the big puzzle that prevent cavities. Cavities are produced by bacteria, the bacteria feed off of the food we eat. If you diet is high in sugars, carbohydrates, and frequently ingested (snacking) you put yourself at a higher risk for a cavity. Your intake of Fluoride, it's a vitamin for your teeth, it helps protect enamel, and when you were a kid, it helped form the strength of your enamel today (on your permanent teeth.) Brushing and flossing interrupt these bacteria and disturb their habitat, making it harder for them to reproduce and create tooth decay and periodontal problems. Remember, there are lots of variables leading up to a cavity, but if you feel that you are having an increase in cavities, look at what has changed, if it's nothing you can identify and change, try using ACT Fluoride rinse, it strengthens your enamel and repairs the cavities, (depending on the progress of the cavity, sometimes it's just too far to fix), but use it for prevention of future cavities. Good Luck!!
2006-09-11 10:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by UofM RDH 2008 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - it's not a guarantee; just a warranty, really. If you brush and floss twice a day, hopefully on a daily basis, then you have less of a chance to get cavities.
2006-09-10 22:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course NOT. There are many things cause cavities. And sometimes depends on the teeth themselves. Even you see your dentist twice a year might not prevent.
2006-09-10 22:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are no guarantees though the chances of getting cavities will be significantly lowered with good dental hygiene/practice. but better if you do it after every meal (3 times or so). especially, if you had sweets, starchy food. gargling with a good anti-bacterial mouthwash will help too.
regular visits to the dentist is a must, of course.
2006-09-10 22:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by Big Daddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, no guarantee. Diet is also important. And regular visits to the dentist for teeth cleaning.
2006-09-10 22:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by Vida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no staying away from alot of bad sugars and acidy drinks like pops or sugary jucies,, is key,, pepsi is listed just below battery acid on an acidity chart at my dentist,, 1 can of pepsi,, has 34 grams of sugar,, thats alot,, it decalcifies the teeth,, which means it softens the enamel on your too thus making the root exposed and succeptible to cavities and maybe even a cracked root, which would cause you to need a root canal...
2006-09-10 22:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by John C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it depends on what kind of teeth you have. My sister has really soft teeth and has had like 15 cavities and she brushes twice a day. I have never had a cavity and I only have to brush once a day.
2006-09-10 22:03:22 · answer #8 · answered by PS4884 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on how you brush your teeth and you should consult your dentist to make sure that youre free from cavities
2006-09-10 22:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by beauty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately no. whether or not you get cavities will also depend upon the state of the enamel on your teeth. It is a great habit and will do wonders for your gums and preventing gum disease, but what you eat, and how sturdy your enamel is also factor into your cavity possibilities.
2006-09-10 22:03:26 · answer #10 · answered by CHos3n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing can guarantee no cavities... but that's the best preventive technique.
2006-09-10 22:01:44 · answer #11 · answered by phrensied 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋