Why am I getting cavities?

I brush twice a day, use mouthwash and I still got two cavities! I don't eat candy or mints or gum a lot. My dentist said I need to floss more but I know people that never floss and never have cavities. She also said some people are more prone to getting them. Is this true? Help, I'm really upset about this.

Why am I getting cavities?
I NEVER missed brushing or flossing growing up, and I was the only one of the three of us (brother and sister) who got cavities... the dentist says that there is genetic predisposition sometimes... I happen to have soft teeth, and they are prone to cavities and breakage. I also have acidic saliva (gross, i know), which aids in the breakdown of enamel.





Floss more often, keep brushing well, use an enamel protecting mouthwash and toothpaste, don't eat lots of acidic things (coffee, lemon stuff, and of course candy), and accept that sometimes you get bad genes, however sucky it is!
Reply:I think some of it is genetic. Do what your dentist tells you and floss. Its cheaper and easier than a filling. Also try one of those mouthwashes like Act that is designed to strengthen teeth against cavities.
Reply:you're not brushing properly ... circular motion slowly with every teeth... you need to floss EVERY night... try to brush your teeth 3 times a day... best of luck
Reply:well maybe u should floss,i never had cavities soo,...maybe u should just do what the dentist said,floss your teeth
Reply:Yes, life is not fair, some persons can skip flossing without getting cavities and others cannot. Floss more if the dentist says that will help.
Reply:Some people are just more prone to getting cavities. If one of your parents was cavity prone than that might explain it. One thing that my mom did for my brother and I (I haven't had a cavity at 25 and he had his first at 34) is to have a protective coating sealant put on our teeth. She had ours put on when we got our adult teeth. Most dentists do not advertise this treatment, but it obviously helped both of us! If it's too late for you than just remember this when you have kids. Oh, and my b/f is just like you, he brushes, mouthwashes, and flosses and still gets at least one cavity a year. Unfortunately it's just one of those things.
Reply:A Cavity is caused by certain types of acid-producing bacteria which cause damage in the presence of fermentable carbohydrates such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose. The resulting acidic levels in the mouth affect teeth because a tooth's special mineral content causes it to be sensitive to low pH. Specifically, a tooth (which is primarily mineral in content) is in a constant state of back-and-forth demineralization and remineralization between the tooth and surrounding saliva. When the pH at the surface of the tooth drops below 5.5, demineralization proceeds faster than remineralization (i.e. there is a net loss of mineral structure on the tooth's surface). This results in the ensuing decay. Depending on the extent of tooth destruction, various treatments can be used to restore teeth to proper form, function, and aesthetics, but there is no known method to regenerate large amounts of tooth structure. Instead, dental health organizations advocate preventive and prophylactic measures, such as regular oral hygiene and dietary modifications, to avoid dental caries





Dental caries is an infectious disease which damages the structures of teeth. Tooth decay or cavities are consequences of caries. If left untreated, the disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, infection, and, in severe cases, death
Reply:Some people have thicker tooth enamel than others and genetically just have stronger teeth. But this is only part of the problem. Do you drink bottled water of flurodised water? If you drink bottled do you use a fluride toothpaste. There is no douby that fluride protects teeth from decay.


Although you dont eat sweets or gum do you drink fizzy drinks and /or fruit juice because these also cause cavities.


Keep up your cleaning and start flossing also. Hopefully you'll be ok next time.
Reply:Speaking as a person that is 40 and has never had a cavity...I can tell you it is 50% genetics and 50% hygiene. My dad brushed his teeth several times a day but he still got cavities. He had weak teeth.





As a kid I only brushed my teeth once a day...I never flossed...and I never got a cavity.





There are things you can have done to help...like flouride treatments and enamel bond type material put on your teeth...but that is all up to your dentist.





For some people it is just a part of life. Keep up the good care of your teeth or it could get worse.





Also might think about improving your diet. Do you get enough calcium and protien. Look up dietary requirements that help teeth and make sure you get the right foods in your diet in the right amounts. That might help.