Q.
I have extremely weak teeth, despite constant flossing, mouthwashes, various dental treatments my teeth will not stop decaying! I don’t drink any drinks with sugar on (just water and unsugared tea) and rarely drink alcohol. I have started avoiding fruit, although do eat it after a meal sometimes. I have had years of braces etc and have had to have 4 root canals. I am starting to get quite obsessed with teeth and terrified about what is going to happen when I get older or get pregnant as i am only 24 and they are already appalling! Is there anything I am missing? Everytime I go to the dentist they think I am lying about flossing etc (although I always get 8/8 for ‘appearance’) because the decay won’t stop. Please help – I am quite distraught!
I have extremely weak teeth, despite constant flossing, mouthwashes, various dental treatments my teeth will not stop decaying! I don’t drink any drinks with sugar on (just water and unsugared tea) and rarely drink alcohol. I have started avoiding fruit, although do eat it after a meal sometimes. I have had years of braces etc and have had to have 4 root canals. I am starting to get quite obsessed with teeth and terrified about what is going to happen when I get older or get pregnant as i am only 24 and they are already appalling! Is there anything I am missing? Everytime I go to the dentist they think I am lying about flossing etc (although I always get 8/8 for ‘appearance’) because the decay won’t stop. Please help – I am quite distraught!
A.
It is difficult to determine why you continue to get decay. You mentioned you had years of braces. The decay could be related to “scaring” of the teeth and decalcification where the braces were. If this is the case the enamel is compromised in these areas. Eventually, even with good care, these areas can decay. Continue to have these areas repaired for now. Once they are all repaired you may not see decay re-appear as long as you continue with good dietary habits. No soda, not sticky chewy candy or cookies, no chips. Use fluoride or MI paste, brush and floss. Dr. Lemongello
It is difficult to determine why you continue to get decay. You mentioned you had years of braces. The decay could be related to “scaring” of the teeth and decalcification where the braces were. If this is the case the enamel is compromised in these areas. Eventually, even with good care, these areas can decay. Continue to have these areas repaired for now. Once they are all repaired you may not see decay re-appear as long as you continue with good dietary habits. No soda, not sticky chewy candy or cookies, no chips. Use fluoride or MI paste, brush and floss. Dr. Lemongello
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