I Always Get Cavities Even Though I Brush 2 Times a Day?

Question

I am a 15 y/o healthy female. I don't drink pop at all or any other sugary drink beside orange juice which I only drink about once every 2 weeks. I brush my teeth 2 times a day, once in the morning and once before bed. I floss a few times a week but not every day. I go to the dentist every 6 months and usually every second time I will have a cavity. I always go and get them fixed. I don't know why this happens to me. My brother or my parents have never had a cavity in their lives.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Sometimes people are more genetically predisposed to caries or have thin enamel.  Other times habits can create more cavities.  Sucking on hard candies is a slow release of sugar that can increase decay.  There is a product called Caries Free which is designed to change the bacteria lining in your mouth to prevent decay and it is very effective. for some patients.

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS · Answer

It is frustrating to take care of your teeth and feel you always get a cavity.  As you have read; genes, diet and homecare can make a difference with your oral health.  There is a wonderful product available called CAMBRA made by CariesFree- It changes the acid in your saliva with a mouth rinse. Ask your dentist about it.  Work on flossing everyday and smile-Good habits now will help you later!!

Svetlana Novak, DMD · Answer

Its not jsut your oral hygiene that can effect the health of your teeth. Genetics, diet and even medications can play a role. Also if theya re combined with hostile bacterias it can be damaging.

Jay Neuhaus, DDS · Answer

Perhaps the problem is that you are not brushing or flossing properly and adequately. Also, you might have a very acidic saliva.

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS (retired) · Answer

There are many factors involved in oral health or lack of. An individual can end up with one or two cavities if at all all their lives, where another can be having to treat a host of diseases during heir life time as they are frequent fliers to the dental office. 

	theses factors are :

	
		Genes ( genetics)
	
		Dental care
	
		Oral hygiene ( proper OH which means all of the following: sonic tooth bushes, floss, water picks, mouth washes, tongue scraper)
	
		Diet
	
		Health issues ( diabetes, systemic diseases such as auto immune defeceincies, ..)
	
		Vitamins and supplements used
	
		Medications


	So if any or all is involved, obviously more visits and more aggressive treatment is  recommended.

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