I brush my teeth every night and day, twice a day, and I floss once 2... But every time I go to the dentist I get a cavity... :'( My brother doesn't always brush his teeth and never got a cavity.. not once... I just recently looked into the mirror and saw some black on my upper tooth but a lot of white... I had to floss 10 times, use a tooth pick, and use the water squirting thing to get the food out... it took about an hour and now I have a really bad cavity that I didn't even notice... I brushed my teeth every day and flossed too but food always gets in and i always get a cavity... I only have a cavity on 2 perminent teeth with a filling but I had tons on my baby teeth... before all my gum was out on my 12 yr onld moller I had a cavity on that one.. Is there anything the dentist can put or do to my teeth that all my permanent teeth don't get wreched??? My mom says it's the shape of my teeth that causes all the cavities...
2007-08-10 08:58:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I'm embarassed to go back to the dentist because I just went and got the 12 yr. old moller cavity fillled... but I know that I have to... any positive feedback???
2007-08-10 08:59:47 · update #1
Maybe you drink too much softdrink & eat crap food. Also you should consider using mouthwash & believe it or not - a lot of bacteria sits on your tongue (it should be cleaned too). Too much antibiotics during the growth stage of the outer "dentine" layer of a tooth (even when it is below the gum surface) - can also make it easier to decay later on. Check with a dentist as to better hygiene.
2007-08-10 09:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by Drew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen up and listen good: TEETH ARE HEREDITARY.
I am sure you are doing everything right. Obviously one of your parents had bad teeth. If you are honestly brushing and flossing every single day, then take a deep breath and give yourself a break. IT ISNT YOUR FAULT. Also, new research has recently been published linking childhood medications and poor tooth enamel leading to cavities. If you were a child with a lot of strep and ear infections and took antibiotics, that may be another reason why you have bad teeth.
I have a twin who has had at least 40 fillings and 15 root canals. She brushes and flosses 3 times a day. I am like your brother and brush only once a day and I don't have dental problems. Sometimes she has gone to the dentist twice in one week.
You might need special flouride treatments on your teeth and eventually you may beed your teeth to be capped or crowned. Also, stop drinking sodas and cut WAY down on sweets. They really do rot your teeth.
Good luck.
2007-08-10 09:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As unfortunate as it is, some people are just more predisposed to cavities and tooth decay. It's aggrivating that some try so hard to keep their teeth perfect and just can't seem to while others just don't care and have no cavities or any problems, but it's how it goes.
I would make sure that you're getting enough calcium and vitamin D, because calcium deficieny will definately have adverse effects on teeth. Milk, in this case, certainly does do a body good.
Also, while it is discouraging, just know that you won't have to keep going to the dentist for these reasons forever. Just in a bad streak of dental health, but it'll end before you know it with your brushing habits. Hang in there!
2007-08-10 09:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by starofiniquity 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your hygiene is not the problem. My husband has also had lots of dental work and cavities and was told he had very immature tooth enamel. I guess that means he's more prone to cavities than other people.
Don't be embarassed to go to your dentist. They've seen everything. Once while waiting for my husband at the dentist's office there was a girl waiting for her appointment drinking a Coke and eating a honey bun. If you brush and floss they can tell. It's worth it to go to make sure if you're brushing properly and to see if you can have a protective coating put on your teeth. In the meantime, maybe try something like Act rinse for your teeth. It might help especially if you don't live in a place that puts flouride in the water.
2007-08-10 09:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by luckythirteen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be that you have deep grooves in the top of your teeth. No matter how much you brush you can't get every bit out of those deep grooves. Try getting an electric toothbrush, and only use it on the top of your teeth. It can wear down your gums if you use it on the sides.... (it's like sandblasting them) Also, get a HIGH content flouride toothpaste from your dentist. That will help. ALSO consider getting sealants on your back molars to help protect from cavities. Good luck, and don't worry, you'll be fine.
2007-08-10 09:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the genetic disposition for dental caries and/or gingivitis is inherited. Your brother got the good genes, you got the bad genes. =( But all is not lost. There is a wealth of information out there about treatment and prevention. Here is an excerpt from one site:
" Dental sealants can prevent cavities. Sealants are thin plastic-like coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars. This coating prevents the accumulation of plaque in the deep grooves on these vulnerable surfaces. Sealants are usually applied on the teeth of children, shortly after the molars erupt. Older people may also benefit from the use of tooth sealants.
Fluoride is often recommended to protect against dental caries. It has been demonstrated that people who ingest fluoride in their drinking water or by fluoride supplements have fewer dental caries. Fluoride ingested when the teeth are developing is incorporated into the structure of the enamel and protects it against the action of acids.
Topical fluoride is also recommended to protect the surface of the teeth. This may include a fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash. Many dentists include application of topical fluoride solutions (applied to a localized area of the teeth) as part of routine visits."
And here is the web address: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001055.htm
Please don't obsess over this. It really sounds like you are doing a bit of overkill on the dental hygiene. You're trying to clean your teeth, after all, not kill snakes.
By the way, if your dentist isn't advising you on prevention, instead of just filling cavities when you come in, then you need to talk to your parents about getting another dentist. Someone intent upon preventing cavities, not just fixing them.
2007-08-10 09:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how old you are, or if it's too late but I got a coating on my daughter's teeth when she was around 10 to help prevent cavities. I can't remember exactly what it's called, though. Other than that, I'm not sure.
2007-08-10 09:08:14 · answer #7 · answered by the_dragyness 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be that your teeth are closer together or have naturally deeper grooves that harvests plaque and sugar. Lay off the sugar gum and the candy. Rinse your mouth after meals or snacks. Maybe you're not brushing correctly? Make sure you tell your dentist and he can prescribe a different toothbrush or paste?
2007-08-10 09:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
watch your diet. If you drink alot of soda, or sugary things; it could leave you more prone to decay. Try cavity protections toothpaste and make sure you are rinsing your mouth completely after brushing; toothpaste can be abrasive.
Talk to your dentist about it. I'm sure he has great suggestions; he may even recommend a certain type of treatment.
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2007-08-10 09:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you brushing the enamal off your teeth? Check with your dentist
2007-08-10 09:02:41 · answer #10 · answered by j b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋