11 cavities formed in 6 months! Is that even possible?

I am 34 years old, and I have never had a cavity in my life. Going to the dentist has always been a good experience for me. My dentist that I really liked has now retired, and a new dentist has taken over her place.





This new dentist says that I have 11 cavities in my mouth, 9 of which he says are level 3 cavities or something. The other 2 he says are very small, and we can wait to fill them.





Is it even possible for 11 cavities this bad to form within 6 months? I really like the new dentist, but can't figure out what may have happened.

11 cavities formed in 6 months! Is that even possible?
Hi Mitch.





It Is possible as such but its highly unlikely.


Ignore those who say dentistry is a license to print money etc,thats not helpful.


And I'm not just saying that because I'm a dentist.


I do feel you should visit another dentist for a second opinion.This much decay in a short time is unusual.


Unless, for any reason,your last dentist wasn't on the ball on these matters?But thats even more unlikely.


Have you had any viral infections in this time?


If you have had no cavities up to the age you are now it goes without saying you have excellent oral hygiene,and probably genetically good teeth too..its strange you now face this problem.


Seciond opinion definitely.You might let us know how you get on?


good luck


Paul
Reply:Yes its possible. it could be that you had the cavities were really small before and your other dentist never really told you about it..





Good Luck





Bcn_mimosa
Reply:dentistry is the latest form of a licence to print money. I had experience some years ago when this VG dentist performed one op to fill a tooth. 6 years later he performed 4 ops for one tooth, ie- 4 times the charge. This is based on personal experience and my comment is justified.
Reply:Many dentists are now using lasers to detect cavities that traditional poking around might miss. That may be one factor?





My mom did not get her first cavity until she was over 60! Now, a few years later, she's got a whole bunch of fillings. I wonder if teeth become less resistant to cavities as they age. Maybe you are wearing down the enamel by grinding.





Did you ask the dentist what his opinion was?
Reply:yes it it possible, but considering its a new dentist, i would get a secon opinion.
Reply:Yes, it's very possible. I got 6 in 6 months once. It could also be your new dentist. get a second opinion.
Reply:Definitely get a second opinion. Unfortunately, there are many greedy, unethical dentists out there. This person may be one of them. Don't let someone ruin your teeth just so they can drive a better car.