Monday, November 16, 2009

How long does it take for cavities to get really bad?

I haven't seen a dentist in 2 years. Last time I went in my teeth were fine.


and I brush my teeth once or twice a day every day, and have been since


I grew out of that little kid phase where I didn't know how important it was.


I always make sure my teeth are clean before I leave the house and before i go to bed.


But...


my mom set me up with a dentist appointment just to make sure i was doing okay


but it turned out i had 18 cavities?


how is that possible?


I don't really drink soda,


but i do have sweets now and then


so how could this happen, I thought I took care of my teeth good enough.


none of my teeth hurt or anything, and I haven't been feeling any sensitivity.


I am going to get them filled and everything


but does anyone know how this could have happened?


This really worries me. I've never heard of having that many cavities, and all coming in 2 years!?


How easy is it to get a cavity? And how long does it take for them to get really bad?


Or how fast to they decay?

How long does it take for cavities to get really bad?
hi,


i am a doctor..


well, first of all it is still surprising to me too that 18 cavities were found in 2 years.


however, there may be the following possibilities.





first, the dentist you went earlier may have not done a good job.


but it may not be possible, if you went to the same dentist as now.





then, the current dentist may be exaggerating things.





finally,you may have had real bad oral hygiene.





it won't necessarily give pain if you have a cavity.if a cavity gets a bit bad, when you tap on the tooth it may hurt sightly.


the best thing is to brush your teeth about 3 times per day if possible.


when you eat sweets, try to wash your mouth with water then and there.


there is no need to use loads of toothpaste when brushing teeth.just a pea size amount is enough.


just feel you may want to have a second opinion on your teeth.


because 18 cavities just seems on the high side..





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Reply:Sometimes all the brushing in the world doesn't help. There is food that sticks between teeth that a brush can't reach. You have to also floss everyday %26amp; use mouthwash. Were most of you cavities between your teeth?
Reply:Any cavity is bad. If it progresses you'll end up with needing a root canal, which is soooo much more expensive.
Reply:I have the same habits you do and up until I was 18 I never had any cavities, but I just found out I have five cavities that I need to get filled (I'm 20 now). The dentist said they were all in really hard to reach places, like between my teeth and in the grooves, and even brushing, flossing and mouthwash probably couldn't have prevented them.


If you don't feel them, they haven't gotten through the enamal yet, but you need to get them filled right away before they decay anymore or you'll have some major problems (root canals..ecck).
Reply:That's very possible. It seems like you are in your teens or early twenties based on the fact mom is making your appt. In that age group all of your permanent teeth are just getting exposed to the world for the first time. Many people are genetically likely to get many cavities because they either have deep grooves in their teeth that are difficult to clean or their enamel, the outside of the tooth, is softer. 18 is a lot of cavities, it wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion. I live by a motto of trust but verify.





For most people it takes a few years for the decay to get into the nerve, but everyday the cavity is getting bigger.
Reply:I hear you talk about brushing once or twice a day but what about flossing? That to me is more important then brushing. Just think about food in between your teeth just sitting there rotting away. That is where your cavities come from. You should have your teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months. I go every 4 months but 6 is the norm. Don't wait until they get bad, it will cost more money, time and pain if you do.
Reply:and they are probably all in between your teeth, where a toothbrush doesn't reach.





start flossing.
Reply:haha, loser. You have 18 cavaties. lol, I'm just kidding.


The girl who checked your teeth was an intern anyway.


She probably didn't know what she was doing.





Do you floss?

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