I am 28 yrs of age, and have strong white teeth. I have drank coffee (not in excess) for over 10yrs on and off. I brush/floss regularly, bite my nails, and constantly monitor my teeth. I have never had any problems with my teeth, with the exception of being a 5 yr old (decayed tooth that came out and regenerated healthy).
I have never been to the dentist..............Of corse I do overstand that I could pay for this. I have always wondered, even as a kid why All of my freinds or family members that went to the dentist ....all ended having to go back regularly, and have constant problems. I'm not pointing a conspiracy finger at dentist, but in my case.......what would you do?
If it aint broke, dont fix it maybe?....I dunno
2007-05-16 09:59:11 · 6 answers · asked by lleigh03 3 in Health ➔ Dental
It is probably worth going for a check up now and then, incase there is a small amount of decay or anything. It's better to know before it gets really bad. Also, you can't really look at you own teeth completely yourself so you could just get a dentist to have a quick check - it wouldn't hurt.
2007-05-16 10:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most obvious point is that just because you don't know something is wrong, doesn't mean it isn't.
Cavities left unaddressed can lead to root canals or tooth loss if not caught in time. The reality is, some people just have genetically stronger teeth and gums than others, regardless of the amount of care you give.
There are plenty of tooth decay/gingervitis/gum recession issues that are hard to rectify if not caught early.
I'd suggest biting the bullet and going just to make sure your teeth are doing as well as you'd like to think they are. It would be a shame if you found out too late that they weren't.
2007-05-16 17:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by KK 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My dentist said that many times, genetics play a role. Some people never have problems, some have nothing but problems. That said, you're due for a check up and a professional cleaning with x-rays. If you have very small cavities, it's better to find them now, rather than when the entire tooth suffers decay.
2007-05-16 17:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to teeth, there are three factors:
Hygiene
Enamal Strength
Saliva tendencies
As you said, your hygiene is excellent, you brush and floss, the fact that you haven't had a cavity indicates your enamal is strong enough to resist decay. Finally, recent studies indicate that saliva plays a large role in stopping bacteria from setting up a stronghold on your teeth, and as you have not had a cavity, ever, your saliva is pretty strong probably.
So in summary, feel lucky, you're naturally equipped with a good set of teeth. You really don't need to see the dentist as long as you're not in pain and you take good care of your teeth.
2007-05-16 17:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're right.. don't fix it ain't broke. You are one of the luckiest person, who does not have problem. Going to the dentist every 6 months is maintenance. They check for gum , cavities, cancer and so forth. You might not have cavities, but you might have peridontal disease. Periodontal disease is uncurable. There are some some disease you might not be aware of. If you don't go to Dentist, it might get worst .
2007-05-16 17:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by sandblaster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HELLO,
YOU INDEED HAVE A VERY VALID POINT. I TAILOR MY PATIENTS' VISITS ACCORDING TO HOW WELL THEY CARE FOR THEIR TEETH.
SOME MAY NEED A VISIT EVERY 6 MONTHS BECAUSE THEY ARE PRONE TO CAVITIES. OTHERS, DO WELL AND CAN DO ONCE PER YEAR.
THERE IS NO HIDDEN CONSPIRACY IN DENTISTRY, BUT IT JUST HAPPENS THAT THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE NEED A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING ON A REGULAR
BASIS. A VISIT AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR IS WORTHWHILE.
2007-05-16 17:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋