How bad can cavities get??

I'm 18 years old and i recently went to the dentist and he told me that i had 10 cavities!! and i still dont feel any pain yet, i would get them filled right away but due to the change in insurance plans and all that stuff i have to wait at least another 2 months, unless i want to pay expensiveeeee charges, i care a lot about my teeth and im going to find the fastest way to fix them but i was wondering how bad the cavities can get, (they said they werent shallow or deep) if i dont eat sugary or sticky foods, in the next two months???

How bad can cavities get??
They can get bad and painful.





if you have to wait for 2 months, then avoid sweets, rinse your mouth with fluoride, floss once a day... but this is just to not get other cavities.


you already have them, and they won't go away.





You can go to a dental school (cheaper).





Dentist is really cheap in France. I just got two cavities fixed for 70 euros (total cost with no insurance since I am not a French resident)!!!!!! (less expensive than here WITH dental insurance, anyway I was in France so I did it)





if you are sure that your dental insurance will cover every cavity, then you might wait, otherwise, get a cheap flight ticket to Paris and do the job there...because 10 cavities will add up quickly.





Check Canada dentists as well... and Mexico.





I am very careful with teeth now because I waited once with one tooth and it cost me $300!!!!!! so no more!!!





Good luck!
Reply:Oh - they can get bad. They can create craters in your teeth that expose the nerves....that pain is like no other pain you will ever feel.
Reply:you can die if they arent taken care of....seriously
Reply:well I once knew a girl that looked like she had tootsie rolls stuck in all of her teeth. So yea not fixing them can be pretty bad. In two months though I would not worry if your going to fix the problem.
Reply:If you stay away from sugary stuff you should be ok for 2 months, but you do need to be careful.
Reply:Cavities can get very deep in about a course of 3 months. They can also get very painful. Fix it. Don't drink soda!
Reply:they can get really bad


root canal bad...tht costs alot more then any 2 cavity fillings.


its also a SERGURY
Reply:wooh that's rough! do you brush twice a day? if not, you should.





if they get bad enough that they get down to the root through your dentin, then you will have to get a root canal instead.





you know, maybe he was trying to rip you off, because that sounds a little ridiculous. maybe you should get a 2nd opinion.
Reply:You can safely wait two months until your insurance kicks in. Left alone, a cavity can completely destroy a tooth, but it takes many months to do so.
Reply:Well, they can turn into abcesses and have your face swollen real bad. I've had a lot of them. trust me. I find that its worse in the winter months becuz of the cold air. just brush and floss twice daily and gargle. this should hold you for two months hopefully.
Reply:BAD
Reply:In the long run, cavities can become very bad. They eventually can rot your teeth out causing them to become brittle and break exposing nerves. Also commonly needing root canals.





The best way to prevent this is to brush our teeth regularly and to just stay away from sugary foods.
Reply:they can get bad, but in that short ammount of time you should be good, just may cost you a lil more then. get it done as soon as possible though, i once waited a year for my new insurance...bad idea
Reply:IT CAN GO ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH THE TOOTH...IT HURTS REALLY BAD YOU WOULD RATHER BE DEAD..I GET CAVITIES ALL THE TIME BUT I DON'T EAT CANDY AND DRINK SODA IT JUST HAPPENS TO SOME THERE IS A TOOTH PASTE BY PRESCRIPTION THAT CAN MAKE YOUR


"ENAMEL" STRONGER WITH MY INS IT WAS $5.00...
Reply:You can slow down the decaying by brushing your teeth after every meal and especially before bed. Drink only water at night. Buy a good toothpaste like listerine essential care. AND take your vitamins!!! One more thing drink milk it will make your teeth stronger.


To answer your title, they can get so bad you will need a heart transplant if left untreated not to mention the horrible pain you will be in. Im not kidding either.
Reply:two months isn't going to make that much of a difference. but don't wait to long cuz you wouldn't want to end up lookin like a hillbilly with rotten, misshapen teeth. hehe that would be gross.





oh yeah....after you get them filled use the new Listerine toothpaste. it works great!
Reply:Cavities can get pretty bad. The fact that you have no pain yet means that it hasn't reached the nerve, which is a good sign. If you continue with the cavities they will grow bigger and perhaps infect the pulp of the tooth resulting in you needing a root canal to fix it. Your tooth could also become infected which would be called an abscess - if left untreated abscesses can slowly infect the bones surrounding the area and move toward your brain. I'm not saying that you can't wait 2 months, but do it carefully. If you begin feeling any pain at all get to a dentist even if you need to go to a dental school or clinic. Rinse with some warm slat water a few times a day to prevent an infection from forming in the tooth. Other than that you should be fine, just get to a dentist as soon as you get insurance or as soon as you feel pain, which ever comes first. Hope this helps. :-)
Reply:if you dont take care of them now, your cavities will get worse and your problems will get even more seriouse, so have the dentist take care of it now, while its easy, otherwise it will rot your teeth and they will lead to surgery later, and that is painfull. ever heard of root canal
Reply:Refraining from eating a bunch of sugary stuff should help. I recently had a cavity filled. The sealant on that particular tooth had cracked and allowed bacteria to build up. I don't know how long I had it, nor did I feel any pain. You should ask your dentist how long it is safe to wait before scheduling an appointment is mandatory.
Reply:aaaaaaaaah wow 10 cavities! that will be an expensive bill. They can get very deep. down to the roots. Where you just feel ahhhh~~~~: ( all the time. soda and that fizz eats away the enamal coating on the teeth. Then go's down %26amp; down to the root. if its just a small filling you need its around $100.00 for fillings. and If the tooth is all eatin' away to the root %26amp; need a strong cap. those are $500.00 each. ya each. theres a person at our work. she cant afford her bills %26amp; she talks weird. she cant say the (th) sounds.because of her teeth. her bills would be to high. well hang in there.
Reply:Well if you wait long enough the tooth will rot away and you'll end up with a gap there...
Reply:Tooth decay is one of the most common of all disorders, second only to the common cold. It usually occurs in children and young adults but can affect any person. It is the most important cause of tooth loss in younger people.


Plaque begins to accumulate on teeth within 20 minutes after eating (the time when most bacterial activity occurs). If this plaque is not removed thoroughly and routinely, tooth decay will not only begin, but flourish.


The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the tooth and create holes in the tooth (cavities). Cavities are usually painless until they grow very large inside the tooth and destroy the nerve and blood vessels in the tooth. If left untreated, a tooth abscess can develop. Untreated tooth decay also destroys the internal structures of the tooth (pulp) and ultimately causes the loss of the tooth.


In filling teeth, the decayed material is removed (by drilling) and replaced with a restorative material such as silver alloy, gold, porcelain, or composite resin. Porcelain and composite resin more closely match the natural tooth appearance, and may be preferred for front teeth. Many dentists consider silver amalgam (alloy) and gold as stronger, and these materials are often used on back teeth. There is a trend to use high strength composite resin in the back teeth as well.


Treatment often preserves the tooth. Early treatment is less painful and less expensive than treatment of extensive decay. Anesthetics -- local (novacaine), nitrous oxide (laughing gas), or other prescription medications -- may be required in some cases to relieve pain during or following drilling or other treatment of decayed teeth. For those who fear dental treatment, nitrous oxide in combination with anesthesia may be preferred.


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First time with cavities!?

Well I went to the denist today and found out that I had 7 cavities. I have never had any cavities before and am nervous about getting them filled. Do they fill them all at the same time? Is laughing gas better than novacane. Right now I'm leaning more towards using the laughing gas becuase I don't like needles.

First time with cavities!?
i like novacane better and im 16..


dont be a baby now..


cavities arent that bad..


they probly will fill them all at the same time..


but it doesnt hurt as bad as you think it will..


PROMISE!


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Reply:they di dn't gas me at all (I was like you, NEVER had cavities and then when i was 19 suddenly kept getting them)


They just scrape it out, smooth it out, fill it in, smooth it off.. viola. Quick and painless. Unless it is a really deep one...
Reply:the novicane will hurt for a moment but you can request that the dentist inject it very slowly to reduce the pain. as far as the needles go, it can not be helped. the gas is used only for kids.
Reply:I had my teeth before filled don't worry. It doesn't hurt they like paint it with numbing stuff and do the rest. It has a bitter taste though so be warned. Also they will probably tell you about laying off sugar food and stuff like that.
Reply:Depends. They usually do one side of your mouth at a time. Ya don't want to be biting yourself and not knowing it. If this is your first visit, they might do half one time and half the next visit. It really depends. You have never had work done, so they may want to break you in easy ;) Good luck. Novocaine isn't that bad. I have never had gas, though, my daughter did and she did great. No worries. Get them taken care of sooner rather than later.
Reply:Well heres the deal. I had to get 2 cavities filled around 2 months ago. It was my first time and I was so nervous. But once you get that gas on you its crazy its like you dont even care anymore. But then they do give you novacane but just close your eyes and you wont feel a thing at all trust me. Tomorrow im going to get 2 caps put on while having my teeth ground down and im not to worried because im getting gas and novicane but you shouldnt worry at all :)
Reply:Gas or not, you will still get novacaine. You shouldn't worry, I had my first cavitiy filled when I was seven and I just told myself that if I closed my eyes and thought about something else I would be fine and I was. The injection will be done after an anesthetic cream in rubbed on the gum, you wont feel the needle go in and the it will be a 5 second sting. I doubt they will do them all at once.

Toothpaste that reveals cavities?

I remember seeing a commercial with kids about a toothpaste that reveals cavities. If you brush with it and wherever there is a blue stain on your teeth, it means that you have cavities. Does anyone know the name of the toothpaste?

Toothpaste that reveals cavities?
NO THERE ISNT, BUT THERE ARE THINGS THAT CAN REVEAL WHERE PLAQUE IS.
Reply:It doesn't show cavities. It shows tarter that still needs more brushing. You are suppose to keep brushing until the blue is gone. It's mostly used to teach youngsters how to brush and how long to brush. I don't brush the teeth I have left. I scrub them.
Reply:Listerine has a children's mouthwash out that coats the plaque on the teeth and turns it blue. It's supposed to make it more fun for kids to brush - almost like a game to get all the blue off - and makes sure that they brush more tooth surfaces to get them clean. I don't think that there is a toothpaste available for this purpose, but you may be able to get disclosing tablets from your dentist or pharmacy.

Can gargling salt water cause cavities/rot your teeth?

For example, at night after flossing and brushing teeth, i gargle with salt water as a rinse then go to sleep. It' soppose to be good for oral hygiene and your gums but will it do any bad to your teeth? like cavities wise

Can gargling salt water cause cavities/rot your teeth?
No, this won't cause cavities. However,remember to rinse very well after wards. Also, using Sea Salt or Kosher salt is even better than regular salt. My mother used to have us gargle with sea salt for throat infections. Rinsing after wards is VERY important.
Reply:No it's not likely 2 happen.
Reply:No, rinsing with salt water will not cause cavities and you aren't suppose to rinse it off afterwards. The salt should only be about 1-2 tsps per 6oz of warm water and it can only continue to heal if it is not washed off. If you have high blood pressure or other health issues, then don't use the salt/water solution at all, otherwise it won't hurt you..Sea salt is fine to use and supposedly better for you anyway.
Reply:No. Sugar causes cavities, not salt.

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Braces on teeth eaten by cavities?

i have 2-3 teeth eaten by cavities very less part of teeth are remaining, and on this thursday i will be visiting the dentist for my braces, what will he do to cover that teeth's spaces?...


(these teeth are on the top right and left side of the mouth)...please reply as i am xtremely scared...thank u :)

Braces on teeth eaten by cavities?
usually i think they have to fix cavities before they will put braces on your teeth - at least that's what happened with me - i had to get a filling done before they would do my braces.

Do dentists get cavities, too?

Dentists are always talking about how you should never get cavities your self, but do they have many cavities? And do dentists have dentists, or do they self-examine themselves?

Do dentists get cavities, too?
Most dentists have a fellow colleague exam and fix their teeth.
Reply:Yes, of course they do. My dentist talks about HIS fillings (%26amp; dentist) while working on my teeth. It;s just like the fact that doctors get sick occassionally, car mechanics' cars break down, plumbers have sinks that stop up, etc. - DW
Reply:Of course. Everyone does at one point or another. Teeth don't stay perfect.
Reply:Dentist are people too and if they inherited teeth that are prone to decay, they too can have cavities. A proper diet an good hygiene can minimize the number.


A Dentist can examine his teeth but it would be very difficult to fill his own. However, I have given myself xylocaine and extracted my own.
Reply:THEY USUALLY HAVE MANY LESS. AFTER I BECAME A DENTIST I'VE NEVER HAD A CAVITY.
Reply:Yes, they can. And of course they examine their teeth by themselves or by other dentists. Anyone can get cavities if they don't brush and floss. They have to give an example to their patients of "good teeth". LOL Joke!
Reply:Of course not, dentists are magical, they don't get cavities.
Reply:I have cavities and I see a Dentist regularly. No self-examination nor self medication.
Reply:I'm sure they do

Can bulimia cause cavities?

I brush my teeth reguarly, twice a day, and I just got back from the dentists and I have 8 (small) cavities! What gives? I have poor eating habits, and was bulimic for about a month, then I stopped and am normal again, but how come I have cavities? Can bulimia cause this??? Thanks

Can bulimia cause cavities?
Poor eating habits elating to WHAT you eat can dause cavities- too much sugar and too much stomach acid will combine to slowly eat away at the enamel of the teeth. Bulimia- bingeing, then purging, especially if your purging involves vomiting will cause you to have cavities, because of the stomach acid and bile that comes up when you vomit. These are very dangerous to the enamel of your teeth, as well as your esophagus. I urge you to please get treatment. Not only your teeth, but those who love you will be glad you did. Just because you stopped does not mean you are "normal again". I advise psychotherapy. Your local Community or County Health Services Board can help you access the help you need. Look in the Blue Pages- the Government Listings in your phone book. Good Luck
Reply:Yes. Bulimia can cause tooth enamel to break down, and that could lead to cavities.





It's because of acid from the stomach.
Reply:Vomit is very acidic and can damage your teeth if they were not brushed afterwards.
Reply:NO! the vomiting is what causes them, (because of the acid)