My teeth are decaying ( the enamel)and need some answers?!
Question:
My teeth are decaying ( the enamel)and need some answers?
my teeth are decaying and i dont know why cuz I brush my teeth everday etc. My brothers and sisters have this problem too wondering if its genetics i dunno every dentist i go to tell me its from not brushing but i know better ive never had gingivitis and they just tell me its my fault but its not and i know its not fixible. Im only 18 and probaly have to have them pulled but i dont want to. My brothers started decaying when they were 15,16 mine are not as bad as theirs yet and i dont want them to get that bad, but they aready look really bad
Additional Details2 weeks ago
To add a lil more i brush my teeth properly at least 3x day i floss and use florid mouthwash. I dont have any plaque on my teeth. I use a straw when i drink acid drinks i dont eat candy. Surpising no cavities
Answers:
You need to be more aware of what's on your teeth.
Tooth decay is caused by prolonged presence of germs on your teeth. The germs are in the form of a sticky white film that comes off on your fingernail when you run it along your tooth surfaces. If you have a lot of that sticky white crap on your teeth, you are NOT brushing your teeth properly.
I am willing to bet that's what all the dentists you visited saw on your teeth.
The key to preventing tooth decay is to make sure you don't have that sticky white gunk on your teeth. Things you can do to stack the odds in your favor:
1) Brush thoroughly (teeth, tongue, gums) after every meal, and right before bed. Use a fluoride toothpaste. Demand your dentist or hygienist to show you the proper way of brushing.
2) Floss once a day.
3) Avoid sugary snacks and drinks. The sticky white germs grow best on sugar.
4) Have all existing cavities filled-- Open cavities serve as reservoirs for the germs, and make it hard for you to keep your mouth clean.
5) Go to regular 6-month checkups and cleanings to catch problems while they are still small.
The sooner you get started on developing a good oral hygiene regimen, the easier it will be to keep your teeth from getting worse.
Good luck.