Do dentists get cavities, too?

Question

Dentists are always talking about how you should never get cavities your self, but do they have many cavities? And do dentists have dentists, or do they self-examine themselves?

Answer 1

Most dentists have a fellow colleague exam and fix their teeth.

Answer 2

JENNY, DENTISTS USE AN INSTRUMENT CALLED AN EXPLORER TO PROBE EACH TOOTH TO FIND A STICKY SOFT SPOT INDICATING A CAVITY. TEETH THAT ARE VERY HARD WHEN EXPLORED DO NOT HAVE A CAVITY. TOGETHER WITH X-RAYS OF THE TOOTH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH CAN BE GIVEN.

Answer 3

I have cavities and I see a Dentist regularly. No self-examination nor self medication.

Answer 4

Yes, they can. And of course they examine their teeth by themselves or by other dentists. Anyone can get cavities if they don't brush and floss. They have to give an example to their patients of "good teeth". LOL Joke!

Answer 5

Dentist are people too and if they inherited teeth that are prone to decay, they too can have cavities. A proper diet an good hygiene can minimize the number.
A Dentist can examine his teeth but it would be very difficult to fill his own. However, I have given myself xylocaine and extracted my own.

Answer 6

Yes, of course they do. My dentist talks about HIS fillings (& dentist) while working on my teeth. It;s just like the fact that doctors get sick occassionally, car mechanics' cars break down, plumbers have sinks that stop up, etc. - DW

Answer 7

Of course not, dentists are magical, they don't get cavities.

Answer 8

THEY USUALLY HAVE MANY LESS. AFTER I BECAME A DENTIST I'VE NEVER HAD A CAVITY.

Answer 9

Of course. Everyone does at one point or another. Teeth don't stay perfect.

Answer 10

I'm sure they do