If someone is a dentist can you tell me how common it is to get 5+ cavities in one visit? how bad is it? do dentists see this on a daily basis?
2007-02-27 13:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
How old are you? Do you regularly see a dentist? If not, then there's the cumulative affect where they've built up over a period of time. Also, you didn't say whether they were surface cavities or deep ones. Flossing and proper brushing are important of course. If you think you're not doing a good job, there are disclosing tablets you can buy (or maybe get from your dentist). After you brush your teeth you chew on one and anywhere you didn't brush properly and left tartar behind there will be a reddish stain. You simply brush again to remove the color. Crest has a mouthwash out now that is supposed to be good for 12 hours.
If you consume a lot of sugary drinks, you're compounding your problem. You can brush after every meal, but if you're drinking sodas inbetween, then you're just leaving the sugary deposits on the teeth.
If you grew up or live where there is well water, you may not be getting the fluoride you need for strong, healthy teeth. Your dentist can give you a fluoride treatment at the time of your appointment to help you.
Some people just seem prone to cavities. I didn't have my first one until I was 15 and now at 56 I still only have 7. I brush and floss, but I'm not fanatical about it. My husband is the opposite--always with the toothbrush, etc. and he has lots of cavities.
The best thing for you to do is to talk to your dentist about your individual care. He'll be glad that you're concerned and making an effort for good dental hygiene.
2007-02-27 19:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by goldie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a dentist but I would say it's not uncommon but not frequent. If you have not had any flouride treatments in your life and don't come from an area where there is flouride in the water, and you don't take care of your teeth (brush 2 times a day at least), then you will have problems.
Once you get them filled, take very good care of your teeth and you likely will not have any other problems unless there are extenuating circumstances such as thin enamel etc. Your dentist will tell you exactly what to do.
2007-02-27 21:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not THAT bad. You probably don't go to the dentist a lot. I've had four done at once and that's cause it had been like 5 years since I went. Yes, dentists see this every day. Its not weird.
2007-02-27 21:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had the same problem since i was little. i brush twice a day, and floss...well not every day, but a few times a week. and ever since i can remember I have had to get cavities filled at every dentist appointment....it really sucks.
2007-02-27 21:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by kristina43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had 21 fillings in one visit. took 7 hours. that was because the last time i had fillings was when i was 7 years old...
it's not that bad (altho it did hurt a lot..)!
2007-02-27 21:13:16 · answer #5 · answered by kyrys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its idk ive had braces since 4th grade
=i grush 3x a day =never had a cavity
2007-02-27 21:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by ELISE DA BEAST! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋