I am 34 y.o. and my teeth needed annual dental work ever since I was in preschool. I brush my teeth twice a day, floss after each meal, don't eat candy, and don't drink any soft drinks, but all my effort doesn't do a thing, because every year I get on average 2 cavities. So my question is since I already have my front teeth drilled several times, will I get cavities after I cover them with veneers? Is there better alternative for my drilled in and out teeth? Thanks.
May 16, 2010
Answer: Veneers will not prevent tooth decay
If you are at high risk for tooth decay, as you seem to be, veneers will not protect you from it. Infact they may increase it.
Before you start, you should have a thorough discussion with your dentist to figure out why, despite all your efforts, you still get cavities.
There are products on the market that can help you determine your caries risk and also help you decrease it.
Conditions such as "dry mouth" increase your risk for decay. In dry mouth, your salivary flow is decreased due to either medications that you take, or a medical condition.
Products containig Xylitol have been shown to decrease caries risk i.e"Xylitol gum." Whatever the reason for the cavities you should find out before you get the veneers
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May 16, 2010
Answer: Veneers will not prevent tooth decay
If you are at high risk for tooth decay, as you seem to be, veneers will not protect you from it. Infact they may increase it.
Before you start, you should have a thorough discussion with your dentist to figure out why, despite all your efforts, you still get cavities.
There are products on the market that can help you determine your caries risk and also help you decrease it.
Conditions such as "dry mouth" increase your risk for decay. In dry mouth, your salivary flow is decreased due to either medications that you take, or a medical condition.
Products containig Xylitol have been shown to decrease caries risk i.e"Xylitol gum." Whatever the reason for the cavities you should find out before you get the veneers
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May 16, 2010
Answer: Veneers dont prevent cavaties.
If you are prone to decay then you need to change the way you brush and floss. Try brushing first then flossing and then a good rinse. Also try using a sonicare tooth brush to assist you...
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May 16, 2010
Answer: Veneers dont prevent cavaties.
If you are prone to decay then you need to change the way you brush and floss. Try brushing first then flossing and then a good rinse. Also try using a sonicare tooth brush to assist you...
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