What causes cavities and teeth problems?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
Canada
January 10, 2017 9:43am CST
After just having a root canal, I'm looking for a better solution so that the rest of my teeth can last as long as possible.
What do you think are the causes of teeth problems?
Is it frequent eating?
Is it eating sugar?
Is it bad bacteria?
Is it not brushing properly?
What do you think?
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Suggestions I will try:
* Rinse mouth with water after any ingestion of food
* Limit ingesting food to two to three times a day and avoid snacking between meals
* Floss at least once a day
* Brush teeth thoroughly at least two to three times a day
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10 responses
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Jan 17
I think when we eat something, there will be a little bit left in our teeth. If we don't brush our teeth well, then one day it will lead to the decayed teeth. This why today I will use the waterpick, floos and then I will brush my teeth. I hope to have good teeth as you know it really costs so much to fix the dental problem.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
13 Jan 17
@1hopefulman That was expensive! 
I have a sort of insurance that cost 40-50 in dollars a month. I have only one root canal left (done in 1989-I think)- the other two have been pulled out. I want to take away this last one too, but they refuse to do it in Sweden, so have to go to Finland to take it out.. I hope the paradise will be here soon..
I have a sort of insurance that cost 40-50 in dollars a month. I have only one root canal left (done in 1989-I think)- the other two have been pulled out. I want to take away this last one too, but they refuse to do it in Sweden, so have to go to Finland to take it out.. I hope the paradise will be here soon..2 people like this
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Jan 17
@1hopefulman Last year they dealed with my root canal with a "microscope". I must say that it is a very giant machine and it is not "micro" at all. But they can see everything in details as my root canal seems to be a complicated case. So it really cost me so much
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
13 Jan 17
Yes I know! My root canal cost $689.00 Canadian dollars.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
13 Jan 17
@just4him Looks like we a are in the same boat. 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jan 17
@1hopefulman A long time ago my dentist told me my teeth were good. I didn't have many cavities, but my jaw was another matter.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jan 17
@1hopefulman I know a couple people like that. I'm not one of them. I have degenerative bone loss in my jaw, so I'm losing my teeth because I'm losing bone mass.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
13 Jan 17
I genetically have bad teeth so it is a real fight in finding products and ways that will improve and not harm my teeth.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jan 17
@1hopefulman That is a shame. It will harder for you then.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
10 Jan 17
Of course many of these things can cause cavities. But my dentist also said genes, if you come from a family that has bad teeth, many times there is nothing you can do to prevent it from occurring.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
I'm one that always thinks that there is a way to make things better and refuse to give up. I have added some positive suggestions that I have found to care for one's teeth to the post. 
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
12 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 Imagine what would happen if she didn't brush? It seems that more than brushing is needed to care for her teeth.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
@1hopefulman I have a friend who brushes about 6 times a day and has bed teeth, it's slowed the decay but still she gets cavities.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
26 Jan 18
I feel your pain from my own experience. Ouch!
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@db20747 (43419)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
26 Jan 18
@1hopefulman yes, let's pray. Eventually I'm just going to have to break down and go to the dentist.
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
10 Jan 17
All of the above.
The primary reason for cavities is the acid in plaque.
This can be stopped by eating less sugar and good oral hygiene.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Jan 17
The greatest cause is simply poor dental hygiene.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
Yes! I have added some suggestions to how to take proper care of teeth in the post and will add more that I find useful.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
It seems that the bacteria that causes dental problems loves sugar and thrives and multiplies on it.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
10 Jan 17
What you say seems to make sense. Often, we do not brush properly and carefully because we are in a rush. Then we have to spent a lot of time and money at the dentist.
I think that we should rinse our mouth with water after eating anything to get rid of food residue and still brush at least two to three times and not rush.
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