Dentist told me off :(
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Luckily for you, there are lots of dentists to be found. Some of them aren't grumpy.0
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Remember- You're paying a dentist for their services, you're the customer- they should act accordingly.
I'll rinse with water after drinking soda/coffee/red wine to prevent stains, but maybe that would help rinse sugar/etc from your teeth?
Getting an electric toothbrush is a great investment.1 -
I absolutely hate flossing. I bought a good electric toothbrush and a water pik. My dentist can't even tell I don't floss anymore, lol. The water pik is a wonderful invention.0
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for you, you were eating too many sweets where you couldn't have healthy teeth. remember to brush after you eat sweets every time.0
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Why don't you just brush your teeth right after eating it.0
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Some people, like me, just have bad teeth.
Exactly. I had crowns and bridges by the time I was 12. No, I was a normal kid, did not have constant sugary drinks or foods. I brushed twice a day. Wasn't as good with flossing, but I did do it. Used fluoride toothpaste, and had fluoridated water. My life for many years was a long series of root canals, periodontal surgery, abscesses, extractions, crowns and bridges, and a LOT of pain. I just had really soft enamel.
Finally gave up the fight and huge $$ outlays in my 40's. Today I have full dentures and life is SO much better.
Dentists who blame every issue on sugar really tick me off.
I counted from memory that I have 4 teeth that have never had a cavity. Every other tooth I have is capped, filled, and/or rebuilt with whatever a dentist uses to replaced rotted away enamel. I can't and never could floss without having the stupid stuff get snagged and stuck in my teeth, yes even the floss advertised as snag-free. I thought many times about getting dentures just to save myself the agony of a future of dental visits, but my mom told me to never get dentures. She had her teeth removed a few years after I was born and she said it was one of the biggest mistakes of her life. I'm not in any pain despite my poor dental hygiene, so I just keep going. Though I wish socialized medicine covered adult dental.
My mom did the exact same thing, 25 yrs old, all her teeth gone, and it's been a struggle for her ever since. I think that's just what they did back in those days, easier than maintaining and going thru it all. I personally have horrible teeth, I had a cavity in almost every single one by the time I was 15, and I never drank pop or really ate sweets. Now I notice my teeth are quite thin, and you can almost see thru them, I believe it's from the veggies and fruit I eat, but could just be hereditary and I have bad teeth all round.0 -
use a straw when drinking acidic drinks. It forces the acid to mainly hit the back teeth. And keep those little green flossing sticks in your car. Floss when you're in traffic. It kind a helps the monotony of the parking lot grid of what they call freeways.
it works.0 -
find a new dentist, they sound like a jerk. brush and floss regularly.
i am having 10K worth of dental work done over the summer cause i just have crappy teeth, even with constant care. so, its not even always what you eat, drink or what your habits are.1 -
I've always had fantastic dental and oral health (magic teeth!). When I first moved to a new city, I started seeing this dentist who was referred to me by a colleague.
The first time I went, the hygienist really brutally /hurt/ my mouth doing the cleaning. That had never happened to me before, but I shrugged it off thinking I just got the clumsy one one in the office, or she was in a rotten mood and was taking it out on my gums. It happens. Got a clean bill of health for the actual dental exam, and left.
6 months later I'm back for my next checkup. I get a different hygienist, but she too takes to my mouth like she works for the CIA or something. All the bleeding. I notice there are graphic pictures all over the walls of really gross diseased mouths and he's promoting some special gum disease treatments. Now I'm thinking there's something fishy about this dental practice. So when the dentist comes in and asks how I am, I say something along the lines of "My gums never bleed except when I come to your office, I feel like your staff isn't respecting my mouth's human rights" he says "Oh it's because you have gum disease; you're not flossing."
Me: "Bull. I LIKE to floss. I floss all the GD time."
Dentist: "Then you're flossing wrong, that's why you have gum disease."
Me: "Un-bloody-likely. Let me show you how I floss." {demonstration ensues}
Dentist: "Oh do you drink sodas then? Even diet ones. That's why you have gum disease. Because TOCSINS."
Me: "Bull. You know, you might have had a chance of being taken seriously if you had looked in my GD mouth before diagnosing me with gum disease. But now the T-word, too? You're so very fired."
So I found another dentist. Before anyone touched my mouth, I told them my history (i.e., no history of gum disease, no gum bleeding at home when I brush or floss, but my most recent dentist insisted I had gum disease and I suspected he was a crank) and said "PLEASE examine me thoroughly for gum disease, if I've got it I want to know and we'll talk about options, but also, you know, I don't think a cleaning should hurt." Outcome? No gum disease. I've been going to that dentist for 10 years now and still no gum disease.
Moral of the story: Just because someone is a licensed medical professional doesn't mean they're not a prick, or a crank, or a quack, or just selling something you don't need.
OH MAH GAWD this is like WOW! we always try to respect our health care professionals thinking they know more, i mean hey, they went to school forever for this, aren't they suppose to know more?
OP I would wonder if your teeth were showing signs of wear that it was because of acid reflux? Mouth breathing? Teeth grinding?0 -
It has a lot to do with genetics too. And drinking sweetened beverages is just as bad as eating sweets.
I get cleanings every 3 months (I have gum disease) and I get stains on my teeth after 3 weeks, and that's brushing 4x a day or more with an electric toothbrush, basically every time I eat/drink something (I've been wearing aligners for 2 years so I don't really have a choice anyway). In my case it's probably because I drink coffee 3x a day and tea and I could sip them for an hour. Sigh. But yeah, I haven't had a cavity in 2 years either from all the brushing... so get brushing (and flossing).0 -
Don't brush - especially not in an overly enthusiastic fashion - directly after a sugary snack. Sugar and the bacteria in your mouth make an acidic environment, and brushing that frequently when it's most acidic and your enamel is the softest will wear off the enamel. If you want to brush shortly after something sugary or acidic, rinse your mouth out with an alkaline or ph-balanced mouthwash (like Biotene) or even regular water if it's all you have and only then brush very softly.3
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Thats a lot of sweets. Hope next visit is better0
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Every person and every person's health is different. You know what you eat, how you care for yourself and your body. Review his statements, and your habits, if there is room for improvement in your eyes, make the changes if you feel you do the best, let it go. Doctors, dentists, social workers, lawyers (except for dentist who I fight with all the time) I have worked for each - all reach a point often where they react on the majority of what they see and if that is negative, people not doing what they've been trained is the best thing, that is how they respond; it is reactionary frustration. My doctor has learned to trust me and asks me specific questions when there is a change in my health to see what may have changed in MY lifestyle. I put them right in their place unless I recognize they are right from the get go. Just because they have a degree does not mean they know more than you (or your mother) about you. There is a need for them, however they are there for guidance and direction/ diagnostics/ prescription, not bashing you or personal opinion. Take stock of the experience, adjust if necessary, go on and be happy. Just my thoughts - all your decisions.2
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Some people, like me, just have bad teeth.
I agree with that too. I've known people that were obsessive almost with their dental hygiene and still get cavities.
Then there are people like me that while I do brush my teeth at least twice a day, I almost never floss - literally 4 or 5 times a YEAR lol and that's usually after eating some thing like corn on the cob. I never do any fluoride rinses or anything and I've never had a single cavity in my 48 years. My kids don't get them either and I can tell you they drink soda and eat candy and no matter what I say, mostly brush once a day (they are grown now).0 -
carolinafirefly wrote: »Don't brush - especially not in an overly enthusiastic fashion - directly after a sugary snack. Sugar and the bacteria in your mouth make an acidic environment, and brushing that frequently when it's most acidic and your enamel is the softest will wear off the enamel. If you want to brush shortly after something sugary or acidic, rinse your mouth out with an alkaline or ph-balanced mouthwash (like Biotene) or even regular water if it's all you have and only then brush very softly.
My hygienist told me that it's only true for acidic foods like oranges.0 -
My dentist says this everytime I go, I argued at first because it's an assumption on her account, I know it's not true. Now I just nod and leave it at that, I know genetically I have bad teeth it runs on my mum's side of the family. I have good dental hygiene (she never deems it necessary for me to go to the hygienist), but still have cavities regularly I've accepted it and just make sure I keep up with 6 monthly check ups and get them filled sooner rather than later.0
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It's not all diet, hon. Genetics are a factor. My mother has horrible teeth. I have horrible teeth. Also, I was never taught how to brush or floss by my family. I had to be taught at the dental office, which was embarrassing. Growing up, it seemed like I got a new filling every other year. I needed my first root canal by age 26. I'm currently saving up for a bridge now, as that capped tooth had to be removed due my jaw being hurt and the roots of that tooth cracking from it. I'm kind of wishing they hadn't pulled my wisdom teeth now, LOL.
As for flossing, have you tried using Plackers or other flossers that are small plastic arches with floss attached? I've found them very handy, and easier to use than regular dental floss. My molars are tight and regular floss just gets stuck between them.0 -
+1 for genetics playing a role. My dad has always been meticulous about his dental care, had access to good dental care as a child, never had a sweet tooth. He had to have multiple tooth extractions and a root canal in his early thirties. He now has a bridge where his four front teeth used to be. His sister had the exact same problems.
I didnt inherit it as badly, but my dentist did comment that I have unusually deep grooves in my teeth which make it easier to get cavities and harder to get them cleaned. I have had probably 6 or so cavities in my adult teeth (I am 26) and had multiple as a kid. My parents did not give us soda or candy and I dont eat a crazy amount of sweets now. Dont smoke, no one in my family does.
Honestly the amount of sweets that your eating might be contributing some, but I dont think that is the only factor.0 -
It's usually going to come down to just one's dental hygiene. I don't know hardly anyone that brushes after EVERY MEAL or drink, nor flosses more than twice a day.
Personally even though I neglected seeing a dentist for 10 years, I only ended up with one cavity with just brushing alone, so I do believe it does have to do with genetics when it comes to teeth.
Now I see a dentist at least 2 times a year so I can keep down any gum issues due to my neglect from before. Can say now that it's been way better since then (over 20 years now).
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I've always had fantastic dental and oral health (magic teeth!). When I first moved to a new city, I started seeing this dentist who was referred to me by a colleague.
The first time I went, the hygienist really brutally /hurt/ my mouth doing the cleaning. That had never happened to me before, but I shrugged it off thinking I just got the clumsy one one in the office, or she was in a rotten mood and was taking it out on my gums. It happens. Got a clean bill of health for the actual dental exam, and left.
6 months later I'm back for my next checkup. I get a different hygienist, but she too takes to my mouth like she works for the CIA or something. All the bleeding. I notice there are graphic pictures all over the walls of really gross diseased mouths and he's promoting some special gum disease treatments. Now I'm thinking there's something fishy about this dental practice. So when the dentist comes in and asks how I am, I say something along the lines of "My gums never bleed except when I come to your office, I feel like your staff isn't respecting my mouth's human rights" he says "Oh it's because you have gum disease; you're not flossing."
Me: "Bull. I LIKE to floss. I floss all the GD time."
Dentist: "Then you're flossing wrong, that's why you have gum disease."
Me: "Un-bloody-likely. Let me show you how I floss." {demonstration ensues}
Dentist: "Oh do you drink sodas then? Even diet ones. That's why you have gum disease. Because TOCSINS."
Me: "Bull. You know, you might have had a chance of being taken seriously if you had looked in my GD mouth before diagnosing me with gum disease. But now the T-word, too? You're so very fired."
So I found another dentist. Before anyone touched my mouth, I told them my history (i.e., no history of gum disease, no gum bleeding at home when I brush or floss, but my most recent dentist insisted I had gum disease and I suspected he was a crank) and said "PLEASE examine me thoroughly for gum disease, if I've got it I want to know and we'll talk about options, but also, you know, I don't think a cleaning should hurt." Outcome? No gum disease. I've been going to that dentist for 10 years now and still no gum disease.
Moral of the story: Just because someone is a licensed medical professional doesn't mean they're not a prick, or a crank, or a quack, or just selling something you don't need.
I totally agree with this. I loved my old dentist but he had a terrible hygienist. Whenever I saw her she would stab and poke me until I was bleeding everywhere. She also said inappropriate things. It never happened with the other hygienists so I started requesting them for appointments but somehow the cow would always switch it back to her . She clearly had issues and in end I flat out refused to see her and left the practice.
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I noticed after cutting way back on wheat (suggested by my dr to see if it reduced or eliminated my chronic pain - it does!) that my dental health improved. I have had problems with my teeth since 16. I floss once every day or two, brush twice a day and rinse my mouth with water after meals. I don't drink soda often, but I love the fizz so do drink seltzer. I don't know if that's bad for teeth. You might consider trying this, or at least take a d3 and k2 supplement daily. I hope your dental health improves.0
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Some people have crummy teeth and some people are dentally lucky. I had a bunch of cavities in the last few years, in spite of pretty good oral hygiene habits (brush twice a day, floss every night) and pretty good (dentally speaking) food habits - minimal sticky candy/soda/juice/dried fruit. I have now switched to an electric toothbrush (used once a day, regular manual brushing once a day) and a prescription fluoride toothpaste once a day. That has helped fend off more issues (so far). I find that going in for two cleanings a year is really important for me, too - it feels like missing one cleaning was what really kicked off the cascade of cavities.0
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Sounds like a great dentist! He cares!1
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My father was blessed with good teeth. Pearly white straight teeth. That he never brushed, flossed or rinsed as a kid. The only time he was made to was the mornings before the dentist.
His grandma took him after he pretty much moved in and she figured the dentist would set him straight on brushing.
The dentist walked him out and told her she was a great grandma for making him take care of his teeth. No cavities or problems until he was an adult.
I on the other hand brush floss and rinse regularly. Straight teeth that stain easily and cavities all the time.
Just luck of the draw.3 -
My father was blessed with good teeth. Pearly white straight teeth. That he never brushed, flossed or rinsed as a kid. The only time he was made to was the mornings before the dentist.
His grandma took him after he pretty much moved in and she figured the dentist would set him straight on brushing.
The dentist walked him out and told her she was a great grandma for making him take care of his teeth. No cavities or problems until he was an adult.
I on the other hand brush floss and rinse regularly. Straight teeth that stain easily and cavities all the time.
Just luck of the draw.
Yes bones and teeth vary from person to person. I was more like your father. I was 15 before my first trip to see a dentist. He found one small cavity and filled it on the spot without anything for pain because it was not needed.0 -
Eh you probably have weak teeth. I've put mine through hell and have had zero issues.0
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Use interdental brush besides the usual brushing and flossing☝️1
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He probably just assumed, because let's face it, its probably true for a lot of people. But still...it sounds pretty douchy for him to say that.0
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