What if toothpaste causes cavities?
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I am 51 years old and have never had a filling.  This is because I always got second opinions if a dentist said he saw a cavity.  I have been told ever since I was 8 or 9 that I had cavities, but never the same story by a second dentist.  My current dentist has never seen a cavity in the 12 or more years that I have been going to him.  My humble advice is if possible to go to dentists that charge higher fees for cleaning and to get second opinions if possible.  You are going to have to pay for their new sports car some how, and I figure it is better to pay for it with expensive cleanings rather than imaginary cavities.
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Stop smoking would be the most logical explanation.\nTry also using baking soda as a toothpaste. Just add a little bit of water to the baking soda forming a thick paste and scrub away.\nI would be hesitant on doing this on a daily basis because it is very abrasive and can cause enamel wear.\n1 day a week won't kill you though\nAnd don't listen to that girl who put rinse with hydrogen peroxide....\nthat can cause you papillae on your tongue to elongate and cause 'black harry tongue' if used long term.\nHydrogen peroxide is used as a mouth rinse in very rare instances but definitely not for whitening purposes, \nBeware!! don't listen to a secretary!
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In advanced stages of tooth decay, you might experience a toothache, especially after consuming sweet, hot, or cold foods or drinks. Other signs of tooth decay are visible pits or holes in the teeth.Your dentist can discover cavities during your regular dental check-up. The tooth surface feels soft when probed by your dentist with a dental instrument. X-rays can also show cavities before they become visible to the eye.
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Yes, unfortunately you can have a cavity in a tooth even if it looks fine to you. You can get cavities that form in between your teeth (especially if you don't floss enough) and you wouldn't be able to see that looking in a mirror because you're looking at the top of your tooth. Unfortunately, a tiny cavity on the surface of a tooth can make a big cavity inside the tooth and you don't know anything about it until it starts to hurt.\n\nIf you have a toothache, you must go to your dentist - it won't just go away, it will get worse if you don't get it fixed. Yes, you'll most likely need a filling if you hae a cavity, but don't worry, it doesn't hurt because they make you numb first.
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No, Orbit gum will not cause cavities.  Orbit is sugarfree and it contains xylitol.  Xylitol is a sugar substitue that has been shown to damage the bacteria that cause cavities so the bacteria cannot create acid.  When you can't brush, Orbit and other gums with xylitol can actually help prevent caviites.  But it should not be substituted for regualar brushing and flossing.
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sensodyne tooth paste, or other such products, work by blocking the tubulents in the dentin. Tubulents are tiny little holes in the dentin of your teeth, that lead to the pulp chamber. These holes are natural, but when they are exposed, the will make your teeth feel sensitve. Therefore, by using sesodyne, you can block these holes, and prevent the sensitivity, but often times, when you stop using the toothpaste, the holes will be exposed again, and the sensitivity will return. In this case, I would advise you to see your dentist and explain your concerns. There are several options, depending on your condition, that he/she will be able to offer as a more permanent solution.\n\nI hope this helps,\n\nCraig
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You probably don't need supplements.  Just make sure you're using a fluoride toothpaste, which you probably are since most toothpastes contain it these days.  If you're worried about it and since you do have a history of cavities, you might want to try a fluoride rinse like ACT.  You only have to rinse with it once a day for one minute.  The best time to use it is at night, so that it can continue to work while you sleep.  If you visit your dentist regularly, you may want to ask your dentist or hygienist what they think since they know the condition of your teeth.  Toothpastes with a higher concentration of fluoride than what you get at the stores are available by prescription, so that's also an option.
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Probably happens when you shower. The germs are getting into you mouth and causing cavities. I would avoid all showering and washing above the neck if I were you. And try to avoid the dentist at all cost, it is a well known conspiracy that they are injecting you with cavitie forming micros's so they can collect more of your money.
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Depends on your lifestyle. If you brush really hard, do drugs, are bulimic, or eat a lot of lemons/high acidic foods, then yes it would probably be a good idea b/c these things can weaken the tooth enamel and flouride strengthens it. If none of those apply then brushing with a toothpaste that has flouride in it is fine.
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There can be favorite kinds of toothpastes? :P Colgate I'd say...
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First of all, have your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienest. Your general dentist should have several on staff. She and the doctor will examine you after your cleaning and determine how many cavities you have. They will also need to take x-rays to see inbetween the teeth that are too close together. A new/small cavity generally doesn't hurt. Once a cavity become sensitive to sweets and/or hot/cold, it may be time for a root canal. If it still isn't treated, the only option is usually extraction.
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Most all toothpastes contain a certain percentage of fluoride and it is poisonous in large amounts.  If you read the packaging, the instructions are not to ingest (meaning eat or swallow) toothpaste.
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YES!!!! It still has phosphoric acid in it which is the main cause of demineralization of a tooth (decay process).  If the soda has sugar in it then the sugar takes over in the demineralization process in the areas that the acid did prior.  I have seen so many people, esp kids w/ a lot of decay inbetweeen their teeth from soda...any kind!! Gaterade and Kool-Aid are other big no gos when it comes to teeth
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It is possible. No body brushes the same. Just because you did the brushing does not mean you got every nook and cranny. Also, most people do not floss (totally gross btw) and not flossing can cause cavities too. \n\nSugar + the plaque=acid\n\nThis acid is what causes decay, and each time you eat sugar it reacts with the plaque and causes an acid attack on your teeth that lasts for about 30 minutes. Rinsing or brushing after eating sugar will definitely lessen the amount of acid and sugar and plaque on your teeth. \n\nBut what it comes down to is simple, the more sugar you eat, the more prone you will be to getting cavities.
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If you eat candy during the day or before bedtime and don't brush your teeth of the sugar in the candy it can cause decay thereby leading to cavities. The suagar in the candy, or really, anything you eat, will eventually spoi or rot. When it rots, everyting around it that it is still touching rots, much like that ONE spoiled strawberry, tomato, or potato. If you don't remove it, eventually it will ruin the whole bunch. So if the sugar got in between your teeth and you don't floss, it will rot, and not taken care of will eventually cause tooth decay. Pizza doesn't have sugar, which is inherently bad for the teeth. But I say, anything you eat and dont eventually carefully brush off will be bad for the health and longevity of your teeth.
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Mutans streptococcus - the main bacterium causing dental caries.\n# 1. The oral bacteria responsible for dental caries belong to the streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli groups of bacteria.\n# 2. These bacteria, which cause dental caries, are able to metabolize sugar, produce a destructive lactic acid, and produce a sticky dental plaque. This destructive acid dissolves the mineral structure (hydroxyapatite crystals) of teeth. If the tooth mineral continues to be lost because of acid attack, the surface of the enamel will eventually be cavitated, producing a cavity.\n# 3. The bacteria which cause caries are usually "passed on" from mother to infant, as early a 10 months of age. The danger of infecting an infant's teeth is increased if the mother already has the caries disease herself.\n# 4. Children who frequently consume refined sugar products, such as candy and soft drinks, have a high risk of developing dental caries. Sucrose, a type of sugar, is therefore an important contributor to dental caries\n# 5. The newly erupted teeth of infants are the most susceptible to caries because they are not yet fully hardened (calcified). Calcium and phosphate in the saliva help fight dental caries by gradually "maturing" the tooth enamel.\n\nFor more info, refer the links.
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sorry hun,but if it is a cavity you have to go see your dentist