Can you get cavities if you maintain good dental hygiene?

I believe I have good dental hygiene. I brush three times a day (morning, after lunch and before going to bed). And I use mouth washes after lunch and dinner. Recently, I noticed a spot at which it shows early stage of a cavity. I am frustrated, because I though I did everything I could to take care of my teeth but I guess not. Are there any other causes to cavities I should be watching out for??





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Can you get cavities if you maintain good dental hygiene?
cavities are 2 factors... heredity and how you care for your teeth. some people have softer enamel or have chemicals dat make acids in theyre mouth naturally
Reply:yes, it's possible. some people just have softer enamel than others. (thanks mom for passing that onto me.)
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Reply:yeah it never runs out
Reply:Drinking soda, eating sweets and not brushing afterward can also cause cavities. Ask your dentist to recommend a toothpaste that can help stop and prevent cavities.
Reply:be calm


u cant be frustrated for this silly thing


contact ur dentist


it also matter how u brush
Reply:You said you brushed three times a day, but how often do you floss? Brushing your teeth won't get rid of every bit of food in your mouth. You have to floss to get in the tight spots. If not, the food will sit in your mouth. When your food sits there like that, your teeth will begin to decay. Also, make sure you go to the dentist regularly to prevent plaque buildup.
Reply:Cavities are cause by Dental caries which is induce by microorganism that creates acids in the surface/grooves of enamel. not only our hygiene affects formation of dental caries but also the way we eat, way we brush and what kind of mouthwash we use. For information foods with lots of Carbohydrates and Sugar causes more dental caries (Microorganism + Sugar/CHO = end product Acids- which can burndown enamel surface causing cavities. Toothbrushing helps removing plaque but it would be best if use dental floss to remove impaction of plaque it between the tooth. Mouthwash with Chlorhexidine is good Oral Mouthwash(bactidol Gargle, Orahex) Systemical Disease also causes Dental decay like xerostomia- reduce saliva. Hope this info helps you.
Reply:You know I'm wondering if having a more acidic saliva has anything do to with developing cavities because I am like you, taking excellent care of my teeth and yet find I suffer the occassional cavity........so frustrating.
Reply:Yes annyone can get a cavity..Its just if you have good dental hygiene the risk off having one is slighty smaller..Annyone can get a cavity..





You need to see your dentist,


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