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Cavity Prevention & Tooth Decay
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How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
I started using a fluoride mouth rinse a few weeks ago because my dentist said it might help with some sensitivity I’ve been having. Thing is, I’m not…
Do snacks count differently when they’re eaten with a meal?
Does grouping a sweet or starchy snack with a meal reduce cavity risk compared with eating the same food in several rounds between meals? I’m trying to understand…
Filling turned into root canal... is this common?
Dentist was filling a standard sized patch of decay in a molar. I noticed him drilling and drilling and all of a sudden stop... Said the tooth was…
Is sipping acidic drinks all day worse than having them with meals?
I’m trying to work out how much my beverage timing matters for cavity prevention. If the total amount is the same, is slowly sipping coffee, soda, juice, or…
Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?
I’ve had braces for about 8 months now, and honestly, I’m starting to worry about cavities. No matter how much I brush, I feel like food gets stuck…
Fluoride Rinses: Worth the Hype or Nah?
I've been using fluoride rinse nightly after brushing - swish about 30 seconds, spit it out, then don't eat or drink for half an hour. Seems to help,…
Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
Came across this article yesterday about how even stuff like dried fruit and granola bars can be just as rough on your teeth as candy. I always thought…
Teenage son has 8 cavities; root canal??
He's been avoiding the dentist for a while but I finally noticed some discoloration in his molars. The poor kid has 8 cavities, 2 of which needs root…
Worried about 6 root canals
13 cavities... 6 need root canals. Kind of freaking out about getting so much work, especially the root canals. Got a 2nd opinion who agrees I need root…
Tackling decay in 13 teeth
I finally worked up the courage to visit the dentist after 8 years away. I've been having pretty severe pain in some of my molars so I figured…