My sister brushes and flosses CONSTANTLY (it sometimes even gets annoying!) and she gets like 12 cavities and a couple of root canals every time she goes to the dentist (biannualy) Is this normal? What should she do?
Is it normal to have like 12 cavities when you go to the dentist?
Get a second opinion. This is not normal. Perhaps he's redoing treatment unnecessarily, or she has some active problem that isn't being addressed properly.
On a preventive angle, also check her diet (use a dietitian?), particularly for sweet drinks like juices, soft drinks, sports drinks etc.
Get a high fluoride content toothpaste e.g. Colgate Neutrafluor 5000ppm - brush with this but don't rinse out with water. That way she'll get maximum exposure from the froth.
Don't waste time with largely ineffective mouthwashes like Listerine. If you want a truly antibacterial mouthwash, use one with a chlorhexidine content (Peridex in the US?), but only at night (it can put a brown stain if you use it a lot).
Reply:I'd recommend that your sister get a 2nd opinion. Sounds to me like she's getting screwed. I guess it's possible to have lots of cavities - there could be an underlying health problem.
Reply:She may have or do something that decreases the amount of protective enamel that usually coat the tooth surfaces. Maybe too much brushing with a very abrasive toothpaste?Cavities may mean that her teeth are not being adequately shielded from the sugars, acids, etc. that we put and produce in our mouths.
Reply:Tell her to get a second opinion. Dishonest dentist will have the habit of telling patients with old silver fillings that they need the filling taken out because of leakage and decay, or do root canals on teeth with those silver fillings because when they take the old filling out they have to go so deep to take the filling out they expose the nerve, then needing to do root canal treatment when the filling didn't need to be taken out in the first place. I worked for a guy like that. Get a second opinion. Or, If she drinks LOTS of coke or drinks with large amounts of sugar (tea, coffee, juice) or eats candy or mints through out the day she can be getting cavities, but she may still want to get a second opinion.
Reply:that's not normal, go to another dentist for a second oponion, he may be b**l S**** you.
Reply:she could be over brushing or brushing too hard. I suggest a sonicare toothbrush. They are wonderful and do the work for you. I have horrible teeth and it has done wonders for my husband and I. It is well worth the $100 we spent on it. My HB got his at the dentist office, but I bought the same exact thing at Target for about the same price.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Could grinding my teeth at night cause cavities?
i take care really good care of my teeth, but i still get cavities. i also have a popping noise in my jaw and slight tooth wear in two teeth, nothing noticeable though.
Could grinding my teeth at night cause cavities?
Go to walmart and buy a mouthguard. You can mold it to your mouth and stop the damage.
Reply:yup - you can buy a gum sheild to wear at night instead of wearing your teeth down. (do you like how I did that?)
Reply:ye
Reply:It will not cause cavities. And the popping is most likely TMJ
Reply:It won't cause cavities but it will cause your teeth to wear down and it make cuase you to break or crack your teeth which will cost you lost of money in the long run. You should make an appt with your dentist and talk to him/her about what's going on. They have what is called a Night Guard. The assistant will take impressions of your teeth and then send them to the lab to make the night guard and then you will come back in a couple wks and it will be fitted and adjusted. It affixs to you upper teeth in most cases and the other side is smooth so give your teeth somthing smooth to grind on. The popping is a degree of TMJ..tempromandibular Joint disfunction. You just need to go to your dentist
Could grinding my teeth at night cause cavities?
Go to walmart and buy a mouthguard. You can mold it to your mouth and stop the damage.
Reply:yup - you can buy a gum sheild to wear at night instead of wearing your teeth down. (do you like how I did that?)
Reply:ye
Reply:It will not cause cavities. And the popping is most likely TMJ
Reply:It won't cause cavities but it will cause your teeth to wear down and it make cuase you to break or crack your teeth which will cost you lost of money in the long run. You should make an appt with your dentist and talk to him/her about what's going on. They have what is called a Night Guard. The assistant will take impressions of your teeth and then send them to the lab to make the night guard and then you will come back in a couple wks and it will be fitted and adjusted. It affixs to you upper teeth in most cases and the other side is smooth so give your teeth somthing smooth to grind on. The popping is a degree of TMJ..tempromandibular Joint disfunction. You just need to go to your dentist
Can Sugar free gum still give me cavities?
When i first discovered sugar freee gum i chew it constantly every day in school to keep my breath smelling fresh...but ever since i started chewing it i've been getting cavities like crazy. Is sugar fee gum healthy for my teeth???
Can Sugar free gum still give me cavities?
That is all I chew and my dentist's have always told me it is fine. Re-evaulate what you are also eating and drinking. Do you smoke? Drink soda's? Eat alot of candy. My guess is the gum would not be the reason. =)
Reply:Firstly think about your dental hygiene. Are you taking care of your teeth? Even if you chew the gum, you'll still get cavieties from other types of food.
Another fact might be that there are additives in sugar free gum which artificially simulate the sweet and fresh giving taste. This might also be your cause.
Can Sugar free gum still give me cavities?
That is all I chew and my dentist's have always told me it is fine. Re-evaulate what you are also eating and drinking. Do you smoke? Drink soda's? Eat alot of candy. My guess is the gum would not be the reason. =)
Reply:Firstly think about your dental hygiene. Are you taking care of your teeth? Even if you chew the gum, you'll still get cavieties from other types of food.
Another fact might be that there are additives in sugar free gum which artificially simulate the sweet and fresh giving taste. This might also be your cause.
How to tell if you have dental cavities?
I'm juts one of the guys who's afraid of having cavities, so, I was wondering, if there is a way to tell if you have them.
I remember the old wives tale of sucking in air, and if there is pain, you have them. Does this still work?
How to tell if you have dental cavities?
#1 - go to the dentist annually
#2 - a dentist will tell if you have a cavity when he pokes your tooth with his dental tool. if it resists/sticks when he lifts the tool, it is a sign of decay/cavity.
Reply:your tooth will hurt
Reply:You're teeth hurt %26amp; are senstive to hot %26amp; cold.
Reply:GOING TO THE DENTIST FOR A CHECK-UP!
Reply:usually they hurt....sometimes you just never know though!
Reply:Brush and floss everyday and go to the dentist for an exam. As for the sucking in air to find out you have a cavity, it's like you said, an old wives tale. You're teeth can hurt for a number of reasons and it is not always caused by a cavity. It could be caused by gingivitis, or receding gums. Some people just have sensitive teeth.
Reply:To make a self check for cavities by sucking in air is an eternal method. Another method would be to hold cold or hot water in mouth giving sufficient time gap. If there is sensitivity, you should contact your dentist without much delay to get the cause diagnosed and treated. Maintaining regular oral hygiene is anybody's sensible guess, to keep the problem at bay.
Reply:Cavities are often sensitive to sweets. Sometimes they will be sensitive to hot and cold...but temperature sensitivity is a bad sign. It normally means more than just having decay (it often means the decay is getting close to the nerve. If decay reaches the nerve, a simple filling won't work...you would need a root canal or an extraction. Constant pain means it has reached the nerve...sensitivity to hot and cold that lingers once the cold or hot source has been removed also means it has reached the nerve. Having said all this, most small areas of decay have no symptoms. SO the best way to check is to visit a dentist.
Reply:After graduating from high school, go to college and earn a bachelor's degree. During this time apply to dental school. Once you receive your dental degree and pass the licensing board, you will be able to diagnose dental cavities. Seriously, x-rays really help check for cavities between teeth. On your own, look for any changes in the appearance of the enamel on your teeth. If you see anything, go to the dentist and ask them to take a look. Pain is usually a good indicator, but may indicate sensitive teeth not decay.
Reply:Well first off your tooth may first show up gray in color or you may get a milky white patch( which is called declassification)
and in a few days to week the decay may break through the enamel and remember just because you have a cavity doesn't mean that it will hurt
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I remember the old wives tale of sucking in air, and if there is pain, you have them. Does this still work?
How to tell if you have dental cavities?
#1 - go to the dentist annually
#2 - a dentist will tell if you have a cavity when he pokes your tooth with his dental tool. if it resists/sticks when he lifts the tool, it is a sign of decay/cavity.
Reply:your tooth will hurt
Reply:You're teeth hurt %26amp; are senstive to hot %26amp; cold.
Reply:GOING TO THE DENTIST FOR A CHECK-UP!
Reply:usually they hurt....sometimes you just never know though!
Reply:Brush and floss everyday and go to the dentist for an exam. As for the sucking in air to find out you have a cavity, it's like you said, an old wives tale. You're teeth can hurt for a number of reasons and it is not always caused by a cavity. It could be caused by gingivitis, or receding gums. Some people just have sensitive teeth.
Reply:To make a self check for cavities by sucking in air is an eternal method. Another method would be to hold cold or hot water in mouth giving sufficient time gap. If there is sensitivity, you should contact your dentist without much delay to get the cause diagnosed and treated. Maintaining regular oral hygiene is anybody's sensible guess, to keep the problem at bay.
Reply:Cavities are often sensitive to sweets. Sometimes they will be sensitive to hot and cold...but temperature sensitivity is a bad sign. It normally means more than just having decay (it often means the decay is getting close to the nerve. If decay reaches the nerve, a simple filling won't work...you would need a root canal or an extraction. Constant pain means it has reached the nerve...sensitivity to hot and cold that lingers once the cold or hot source has been removed also means it has reached the nerve. Having said all this, most small areas of decay have no symptoms. SO the best way to check is to visit a dentist.
Reply:After graduating from high school, go to college and earn a bachelor's degree. During this time apply to dental school. Once you receive your dental degree and pass the licensing board, you will be able to diagnose dental cavities. Seriously, x-rays really help check for cavities between teeth. On your own, look for any changes in the appearance of the enamel on your teeth. If you see anything, go to the dentist and ask them to take a look. Pain is usually a good indicator, but may indicate sensitive teeth not decay.
Reply:Well first off your tooth may first show up gray in color or you may get a milky white patch( which is called declassification)
and in a few days to week the decay may break through the enamel and remember just because you have a cavity doesn't mean that it will hurt
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How good is white tooth filler for cavities?
I have been told by the dentist I could get either the metal stuff or white stuff put in to fill my cavities. Any opinions on which is better? Personal experience best, thanks
How good is white tooth filler for cavities?
Plastic fillings look great, however since they are very technique sensative and tend to fail catastrophically when they fail we charge more for them. they fail by what we call debonding so a thin open crevace is formed and liquids and sugars can flow easily in and out to form very large cavities fast, 1 -2 years after debonding. Debonding isn't as great a problem in the front teeth because those are the teeth you look at everyday. So your more likely to see it and get to the dentist if you see a large brown stain in your teeth.
Metal fillings do last a long time and are good for people who are not as reliable as dental patients. Metal filling do fail but the types of failures I see with metal fillings are often savable. cracked cusps and so on relatively easy to save.
Both are prone to reccurent decay, jusk the risk of failure is far greater in a plastic posterior filling than an anterior. If your a good patient and come in every six months and are willing to accept the increased cost for plastic, go for it!. If you loathe your appointments are likely to stop for several years between treatments then go amalgam.
good luck
Reply:the white stuff blends better.. looks more natural.. the metal fillings will look like cavities to others, should they be able to see them...
i've had both... they both work fine and i feel more comfortable with the white ones..
Reply:The problem with the metal is that it does what is called thermocycling. That means it expands and contracts with changes in temporature. Over time this will cause the filling to separate from the tooth and allow decay to reform under the filling. Also causes small cracks to form in tooth. The average lifespan for this type of filling is about 5-7 years. Not to say that people dont have them much longer, but after this amount of time they usually have recurrent decay under them.
Reply:If esthetics is of major concern to you, then you should request the white filling (composite). However, metal (silver amalgam)'s main advantage are that they are incredibly durable, not likely to break, and last a LONG time.
I like composite more. There is NO comparison between the appearance of a white filling and an amalgam. The results are so esthetically superior. And most importantly, composite (white/tooth color) restorations can be repaired while most amalgam restorations cannot.
How good is white tooth filler for cavities?
Plastic fillings look great, however since they are very technique sensative and tend to fail catastrophically when they fail we charge more for them. they fail by what we call debonding so a thin open crevace is formed and liquids and sugars can flow easily in and out to form very large cavities fast, 1 -2 years after debonding. Debonding isn't as great a problem in the front teeth because those are the teeth you look at everyday. So your more likely to see it and get to the dentist if you see a large brown stain in your teeth.
Metal fillings do last a long time and are good for people who are not as reliable as dental patients. Metal filling do fail but the types of failures I see with metal fillings are often savable. cracked cusps and so on relatively easy to save.
Both are prone to reccurent decay, jusk the risk of failure is far greater in a plastic posterior filling than an anterior. If your a good patient and come in every six months and are willing to accept the increased cost for plastic, go for it!. If you loathe your appointments are likely to stop for several years between treatments then go amalgam.
good luck
Reply:the white stuff blends better.. looks more natural.. the metal fillings will look like cavities to others, should they be able to see them...
i've had both... they both work fine and i feel more comfortable with the white ones..
Reply:The problem with the metal is that it does what is called thermocycling. That means it expands and contracts with changes in temporature. Over time this will cause the filling to separate from the tooth and allow decay to reform under the filling. Also causes small cracks to form in tooth. The average lifespan for this type of filling is about 5-7 years. Not to say that people dont have them much longer, but after this amount of time they usually have recurrent decay under them.
Reply:If esthetics is of major concern to you, then you should request the white filling (composite). However, metal (silver amalgam)'s main advantage are that they are incredibly durable, not likely to break, and last a LONG time.
I like composite more. There is NO comparison between the appearance of a white filling and an amalgam. The results are so esthetically superior. And most importantly, composite (white/tooth color) restorations can be repaired while most amalgam restorations cannot.
Can you have your teeth cleaned if you have a few cavities?
I have an appt. to have my teeth cleaned and an exam with x-rays. I was told you can't have your teeth cleaned if you have cavities is this true? Also can dentist pull your wisdom teeth? I heard they are cheaper then an oral surgeon.
Can you have your teeth cleaned if you have a few cavities?
you can definitely have your teeth cleaned with cavities. a routine teeth cleaning is where they usually find your cavities and tell you of how you can get it taken care of. If you already have cavities, especially in your wisdom teeth, they'll most likely reccommend for you to have them done. yes, it is true, some dentist's can pull teeth but most of the time they will refer you to someone who specializes in oral surgery. hope this helps and good luck with your appt! :) lol
Reply:you can put glue on it to make it look whiter
Reply:Hollywood can be so lonely
Make you the winner of a losing fight
But the party is never over
Cause stars are always shining
Doesn't matter if it's day or night
Reply:yea you should get your teeth cleaned evry 6 months
Reply:Fix the cavities 1st. and start brushing your teeth.
Reply:Of course you can get teeth cleaned with cavities - Please go soon and get a healthy mouth. Regular checkups and cleanings are sooo important - really! Re wisdom teeth, most dentists will refer you to oral surgeon due to potential issues.
"A clean mouth is a happy mouth!"
Reply:I had my teeth cleaned a month or two back, this is usually the first thing they do, even before doing other dental work.
Yup, you can have your teeth cleaned without having anything else done.
Yup, your dentist can pull your wisdom teeth as well - in fact this is probably the best option. You get about two needles, with the paste they are completely painless.
Pulling your wisdom teeth is a little uncomfortable, but mostly pain free. Definitely not enough pain that you could say it 'hurt', just lots of yanking.
Reply:They will most likely want to cap your cavities before cleaning your teeth, and yes.... dentists pull wisdom teeth, if your having them pulled do them all at once that way the pain is once and done and over with, if you do them by side you have to experience that pain twice! Oweeee!Good Luck!
Reply:i'm not sure but they will want to take care of your cavities before they do that because they ruin your teeth so...
Reply:I believe that the Dentist should take care of cavities at the time of the cleaning. That is what my dentist does.
Reply:Yes you can have your teeth cleaned even though you have cavities and yes a dentist is much cheaper than an oral surgeon. A dentist will pull the wisdom teeth as long as they are in and they don't have to cut them out ,that's where an Oral surgeon comes in when the teeth have not completely come in and they have to be surgically removed.
Can you have your teeth cleaned if you have a few cavities?
you can definitely have your teeth cleaned with cavities. a routine teeth cleaning is where they usually find your cavities and tell you of how you can get it taken care of. If you already have cavities, especially in your wisdom teeth, they'll most likely reccommend for you to have them done. yes, it is true, some dentist's can pull teeth but most of the time they will refer you to someone who specializes in oral surgery. hope this helps and good luck with your appt! :) lol
Reply:you can put glue on it to make it look whiter
Reply:Hollywood can be so lonely
Make you the winner of a losing fight
But the party is never over
Cause stars are always shining
Doesn't matter if it's day or night
Reply:yea you should get your teeth cleaned evry 6 months
Reply:Fix the cavities 1st. and start brushing your teeth.
Reply:Of course you can get teeth cleaned with cavities - Please go soon and get a healthy mouth. Regular checkups and cleanings are sooo important - really! Re wisdom teeth, most dentists will refer you to oral surgeon due to potential issues.
"A clean mouth is a happy mouth!"
Reply:I had my teeth cleaned a month or two back, this is usually the first thing they do, even before doing other dental work.
Yup, you can have your teeth cleaned without having anything else done.
Yup, your dentist can pull your wisdom teeth as well - in fact this is probably the best option. You get about two needles, with the paste they are completely painless.
Pulling your wisdom teeth is a little uncomfortable, but mostly pain free. Definitely not enough pain that you could say it 'hurt', just lots of yanking.
Reply:They will most likely want to cap your cavities before cleaning your teeth, and yes.... dentists pull wisdom teeth, if your having them pulled do them all at once that way the pain is once and done and over with, if you do them by side you have to experience that pain twice! Oweeee!Good Luck!
Reply:i'm not sure but they will want to take care of your cavities before they do that because they ruin your teeth so...
Reply:I believe that the Dentist should take care of cavities at the time of the cleaning. That is what my dentist does.
Reply:Yes you can have your teeth cleaned even though you have cavities and yes a dentist is much cheaper than an oral surgeon. A dentist will pull the wisdom teeth as long as they are in and they don't have to cut them out ,that's where an Oral surgeon comes in when the teeth have not completely come in and they have to be surgically removed.
Is porcelain really used to fill cavities?
I'm not 100% sure but I remember reading or watching somewhere that porcelain was a better (safer alternative to mercury based fillings) way to fill in cavities. If anyone has experience with this sort of thing or works in this profession please be as detailed and as thorough as possible with a description of this procedure and the pros and cons of having it done. Thanks!
Is porcelain really used to fill cavities?
I think what you are describing is the white composite filling material. It is a resin based material. That is what is usually used for a tooth colored filling.
You can have porcelain used, but it would be either a porcelain crown or inlay or onlay. These are made at a lab and require 2 appts, one to prep the tooth and take an impression and you will have a temporary placed, the second appointment would be to permanently cement the fabricated restoration.
On the subject of it being a safer alternative to the mercury or amalgam fillings, there is no harm in the silver fillings. They are used less and less because the newer tooth colored fillings are more esthetically pleasing and the materials actually bond to the tooth (silver fillings are just condensed into the area). Better materials as technology advances. But there is no harm in the silver fillings, no matter what you hear on the contrary!
Reply:I have a porcelain cap on my tooth because I did not want to open my mouth and see a bunch of silver. You can't tell the difference in color with my regular teeth.
Reply:porcelain can be used but rather expensive and time involved. Most people will say porcelain but actually mean white/tooth colored filling. The actual procedure is a resin restoration. These fillings are done and act like those amalgam fillings (silver, mercury, black). The material is a resin and filler materials that are bonded to the tooth. They cost about 20% more than amalgams. All three options are good. It depends on location in the mouth and how much you want to spend.
Is porcelain really used to fill cavities?
I think what you are describing is the white composite filling material. It is a resin based material. That is what is usually used for a tooth colored filling.
You can have porcelain used, but it would be either a porcelain crown or inlay or onlay. These are made at a lab and require 2 appts, one to prep the tooth and take an impression and you will have a temporary placed, the second appointment would be to permanently cement the fabricated restoration.
On the subject of it being a safer alternative to the mercury or amalgam fillings, there is no harm in the silver fillings. They are used less and less because the newer tooth colored fillings are more esthetically pleasing and the materials actually bond to the tooth (silver fillings are just condensed into the area). Better materials as technology advances. But there is no harm in the silver fillings, no matter what you hear on the contrary!
Reply:I have a porcelain cap on my tooth because I did not want to open my mouth and see a bunch of silver. You can't tell the difference in color with my regular teeth.
Reply:porcelain can be used but rather expensive and time involved. Most people will say porcelain but actually mean white/tooth colored filling. The actual procedure is a resin restoration. These fillings are done and act like those amalgam fillings (silver, mercury, black). The material is a resin and filler materials that are bonded to the tooth. They cost about 20% more than amalgams. All three options are good. It depends on location in the mouth and how much you want to spend.
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