I know a few people that have never or rarely had professional oral care and they're teeth look "perfect". One or two cavities, straight teeth, never a major problem with their teeth.
And then there are people like me who have suffered w/dental problems despite seeing a dentist on a regular basis.
Is it soley based on one's diet? Or do genes play a role too?
2006-11-14 08:33:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It's a combination of genetics and hygeine. There are some people who have terrible teeth because they simply do not brush their teeth, floss, and constantly eat sugary foods. Others may take excellent care of their teeth, yet their genetic makeup determined the strength, size, proportion, and order of their teeth. It sucks... but no fault lies in the second person I described. It's just the way it is.
2006-11-14 08:39:00 · answer #1 · answered by Paul T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it is a combination of genetics, hygiene and diet. But the people with perfect teeth may pay later. I have nice straight teeth, had a few cavities filled when I was young but never needed any orthodontic work and hadn't gone to a dentist for 15 years. I had no toothaches or anything, then, within a few months at age 58, two teeth literally fell apart, two more needed root canals and I still need to get two more crowned and some fillings.
2006-11-14 16:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a combination of genetics and hygeine. For instance, you have no control over what shape your teeth are or how they come in, whether they are straight or not. That's all in the genes. Only braces can put them in place if they are not already. However, if you get cavities, root canals, gum disease, really yellow teeth, etc. That's not genetic. That's just poor hygeine/diet. A good calcium intake along with proper care should keep any teeth looking pretty white.
2006-11-15 00:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by big_j_gizzy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never had professional work done on my teeth other then take the two in the back out... Mine came out straight... I never really get cavities either... But my sister is just the oppsite of me.. So I have no doubt that some people are blessed by God...
2006-11-14 16:52:46 · answer #4 · answered by jack 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know, my sister has always been much more lax on her own oral care and hygiene and has had only two fillings by 21, and yet I have a mouth full of work and soon to have more. Sucks I had to get the bad dental genes. : (
2006-11-14 18:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Genes play a major role. Especially if your parents are very diffent and have different sized heads. If your jaw structure and your teeth dont mix (one is too big or too small) then your teeth will be crooked or unevenly placed. All you can do about it is braces.
What you CAN do is brush your teeth, eat right and keep them as clean as possible.
2006-11-14 16:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by osoboricuoso 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think its genetics. My teeth are beautiful. White, straight.. perfect? Not really. I have 25 fillings and one pulled molar. Now my dentist wants all 4 of my wisdoms pulled! So even though I have teeth that look like teeth hilary duff would kill for, they arent so perfect. Just because someone has nice looking teeth doesnt mean anything.
I am sorry you have so many problems with your mouth. Welcome to my world =(
2006-11-14 16:37:19 · answer #7 · answered by trinity082482 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It sounds like you're talking about my daughters! their teeth are so straight that people often ask them if they've had braces. And they're very white and they've only had 2 tiny cavities.
I think it's got more to do with genes than diet.
2006-11-14 16:44:03 · answer #8 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It has to do with genes. Most of the time during pregnancy if a mother gets a lot of calcium the child's teeth should be very healthy.
2006-11-14 16:38:22 · answer #9 · answered by sakura7blossoms 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's all about genes- and it's funny cause I knew some people whose parents were dentists, and of course, they were born with perfect teeth!
2006-11-14 16:36:16 · answer #10 · answered by Just another nickname 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋