I am going to the dentist tommorow and I think I have 2 or 3 cavaties. It's wierd beacuse I brush daily and I brush about 3 times a day especially after eating surgary foods. Any help for keeping my teeth cavity free?
2006-12-11 14:44:45 · 20 answers · asked by Ashley M 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I don't mean mad I ment to say diassapointed. Do you think parents will? I never eat mints or gum unless they are sugar-free, why have sugar floating around in your mout? But also my brother brushes only once a day eats the same amount of sweets daily as I do, infact even more, and hasn't had one cavity!!!!!!!! By the way I think I should start flossing beacuse I only do it like 2 a year!
2006-12-11 14:58:00 · update #1
Gosh, I worry to much. I went to the dentist today and I had 0 cavaties, thats right 0 cavaties. I was so happy! Thanks guys! But I do need to floss!
2006-12-12 15:13:50 · update #2
No, they won't get mad at you.
You didn't mention flossing. It's a major cavity deterrent.
When you don't floss, the food just sets inbetween your teeth. It rots there. And it decays two teeth intead of just one. And it's completely preventable.
Also, don't brush too hard. It can cause toothbrush evasion, which feels just like a cavity.
Good luck!
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-11 14:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by Josi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, brushing 3 times a day is def. not too much, you should brush at least twice a day and more is better especially after eating sweets so good for you! You didn't mention flossing though, flossing every night is very important in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Your gums are super important too cause they help keep the teeth in your mouth so make sure you floss every night before bedtime and don't eat or drink anything except water after you brush/floss. Rinsing with some listerine is a good addition too. Keep up the good work and no the dentist won't get mad at you, he or she will just advise you on how to take better care of your teeth and gums.
2006-12-11 22:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by Isabella's Mommy Expecting #2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your dentist will not get upset with you and if they do then you need to see another dentist. Because the more cavities you have the more money he/she makes. You can try to buy a Reach flosser that will help get farther down between your teeth when you floss. Sometimes you can do everything right and still get cavities. So don't worry your doing the right things.
2006-12-11 22:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by ncamedtech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dentist gets "mad" at you, then you're going to the wrong dentist :(
Look, not everybody is the same. Some people's teeth are just more resistant to cavities, and some people's are less resistant. If you do everything you're supposed to do (and it sounds like you do) and still have cavities, then there's nothing else you *can* do, right? Your dentist should be supportive, not mad.
Ask *him* if there's anything else you can do. And if he gets mad, tell him that's inappropriate behavior for a health professional, and you'll be seeing someone else from now on. Seriously!
2006-12-11 22:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dentist will probably be pleased to see you, as you will be visiting him a few more times in the near future!
Keeping your teeth cavity free is easier for some than others, as we all have different teeth with different tooth enamal thickness and different places where food can hide. Try chewing sugar-free gum once in a while; it might make a difference.
2006-12-11 22:51:26 · answer #5 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, cause they are making money just for filling in those cavities. My dentist knows I brush my teeth and I think it's quite common to have cavities even if you brush your teeth 2 or more a day.
2006-12-11 22:52:46 · answer #6 · answered by †ღ†Jules†ღ† 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,,, why would the dentist get mad sweetie??? He is going to make money off your cavities....
Some people have week enamel on their teeth and even brushing doesnt help.. ask your dentist about this and see about a flouride treatment...
good luck
2006-12-11 22:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...ur dentist wont get mad at u. theyll probably give u advice on how to reduce the cavity problem tho.
id suggest using toothpaste if u dont already, and try and cut down on the acidic and sugary foods. always make sure to brush ur teeth before bed. when asleep, u dont get as much saliva in ur mouth, so its harder to fight the plaque so u get more cavities. thats all i can really suggest.
mayb try taking calcium tablets to strengthen ur teeth so that u get less cavities and smaller ones.
2006-12-11 22:56:03 · answer #8 · answered by *lil miss* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I think you better flossing more because your parents may be MADDER than your dentist when they find out you have 5 cavities, a root canal, and a crown.
2006-12-11 23:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by Carina P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be brushing your teeth to much. and no a dentist would never get mad they will just advice you to try some other things to prevent cavities
2006-12-11 22:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by blue_waves! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋