Anyone else feel embarrassed when the dentist finds cavities?!


Question: I always feel ashamed and as though I'm a naughty kid getting a telling off when I go to the dentist and he says I have cavities, I don't know why, I mean that's his job, right?! Anyone else the same? I have an appointment in a few weeks and I've just found yet ANOTHER cavity in my teeth lol!


Answers: I always feel ashamed and as though I'm a naughty kid getting a telling off when I go to the dentist and he says I have cavities, I don't know why, I mean that's his job, right?! Anyone else the same? I have an appointment in a few weeks and I've just found yet ANOTHER cavity in my teeth lol!

I know. I always feel that way too, and I'm a dental hygienist. The thing is, I do not, for a minute, think less of somebody when the dentist finds a cavity. I usually feel more concerned when I see a lot of soft plaque that I know has been there for at least a week, and then they get all worked up about why they have cavities. The bottom line is, everyone has a different pH in their mouths, making them more or less susceptible to cavities. Homecare is the other factor. If you don't do your part, you are putting yourself at higher risk for decay. So, unless you are lacking majorly on the homecare, don't feel naughty for having a cavity. It happens.

haha. i dont know why, but yeah i do.

i've never gotten a cavity

Tell your dentist to be a little nicer with the commenting & I have a cavity or to also I'm a major SWEET TOOTH!

Yeah I'm always dreading them finding one. I can feel her checking each tooth in turn and then she stops at one and I'm like "Oh no :("

She hasn't found any yet though so I'm safe for now.

Nooooo. I 've never be ashame of having cavities. I was very ashame of laughing when I was in Jr. high, because I have crooked teeth , but after having braces I don'n feel embarrase anymore. Don't worry about it Buddy

The first time I had one I was totally upset and embaressed but my dentist told me that I have excellent hygeine and sometimes these things just happen and not to worry about it, just keep up the brushing and lossing. I wasn't lectured or anything and didn't get my first one until I was 22 years old. I have had 3 fillings. remember that some people have softer teeth. unless you eat a lot of sugary junk food, don't brush and drink tons of soda you probably can't help it right?

I agree,it kinda makes you feel like your being judged.

oh yeah but some people dont eat candy or sweets like me the only reason i had 4 filings and 15 sealants is because i have unusally deep molars

Hello, tell you what, their are about four legitimate reasons for having cavities. (1)...This one you can expect , poor dental hygiene practices, failure to properly brush your teeth on a regular basis...or (2) Extensive use of recreational drugs...addiction if you will, and then (3) You may actually be the victim of lousy family genes. Yep, bad teeth genes are a reality just as is the passing on of some diseases., and then (4) If you have a chronic health issue, one that requires you to take an ongoing medication, both the health issue and or the medication can create tooth problems, one health issue in particular that often causes tooth problems is Diabetes.....Given all that, let me applaud you for (biting the bullet ) as they say, and going to the dentist anyway....you know of course that when he sits down beside you as your laid out in the dental chair, you can reach over and take a firm grasp on a "tender" part of his anatomy and say, "were not going to hurt one another are we?"...OK, good luck and I wish you well.

Isn't that their job?
Are you embarrassed when they change your oil?

ew yes i always feel like that. i dont like going to the dentist because of it too.





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