i went to the dentist on the 15th of this month and found out i have 3 cavities. im 15 years old and i already lost all my teeth and i currently have braces for over a year now and i get them off january 2008. one of my cavities is on top on one of my molars and i have two on my last molar and on the one before the last. well i got an appointment for the 17th and 24th of july to get them filled but im going to be out of town because of family for that whole month and i had to change my appointment for the 7th and 8th of august. well my question is from today i have to wait a little over two months to get them filled and im really scared that it will get worse and i will have to get a root canal?
2007-05-31 11:24:30 · 5 answers · asked by :D 2 in Health ➔ Dental
also i drink soda only twice a week, drink lots of water and brush every night throughly.
2007-05-31 11:24:37 · update #1
i havent had pain
and NO im NOT a ******* hillbilly!
2007-05-31 11:40:51 · update #2
Well, if you are not in pain and the cavities are not large and near the nerve, two months won't kill you. You should get rid of the soda altogether because sugar in the soda is turned to acid by cavity causing germs which melts your teeth. Then there is acid as a preservative in soda so even diet soda melts your teeth. Candy, gum, mints are all possible sources of sugar. Once you start getting cavities, it doesn't take a lot to keep the process rolling and new cavities from forming so you should eliminate it for a while and stop feeding the "sugar bugs" as we call them to our children patients.
2007-05-31 11:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It possibly will considering it is on your molars. You should call the dentist to see if there is anything you can do while you wait to get the cavities filled in the mean time. Drink any soda's or juices from a straw because that can reduce the amount of cavities than you already have. Maybe she can give you something or recommend you something if you have any pain. I have had cavities since I was a toddler. I hope this helps.
2007-05-31 18:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by greenburg603 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop the sweets (AND YES THAT MEANS SODA) and brush 3 times a day. Drink water only.
Keep your teeth super clean and you should not suffer much more damage before you go. DO NOT go to bed with any food in your teeth. Never leave Milk or dairy on your teeth overnight. These this will increase the damage if your teeth are not kept clean.
2007-05-31 19:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush a couple times a day and use an oral rinse. If you are experiencing any discomfort, you can buy temporary filling material at any drug store.
2007-05-31 18:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by David G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you a hillbilly? The reason I ask is that hillbillies also find it difficult to care for their teeth? Are you?
2007-05-31 18:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by Ronald R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋