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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / August 2007cavity prevention question...
i just got back from my dentist and he did x-rays of my teeth and he said there was a "trouble spot where it looked like something had gotten in there" between two of my teeth. he said the area was still hard so it wasn't a cavity (yet), but that i should floss diligently between the teeth to make sure it did not become a problem. i am wondering if there is anything else i can do help make sure this area doesn't become a problem in the future. for instance, i see there are now "restoring" mouth washes which are supposed to improve soft spots. would something like this be useful? anything else i can do (besides brush and floss regularly), which i try to do diligently? thank you for any input. Flouride rinse or gel.... On 8/9/07 11:55 AM, in article 1186674929.891880.12890@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com, "robotbird@gmail.com" > i just got back from my dentist and he did x-rays of my teeth and he > said there was a "trouble spot where it looked like something had [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > thank you for any input. When I used high fluoride tooth paste, my discoloring got worse. When I changed to baking soda, the next time at the hygenist she really raved about how good my teeth were. I have no use for fluoride.  SignatureChristopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. . : Flouride rinse or gel.... STOP THE SODA Signature/ Amatus / >i just got back from my dentist and he did x-rays of my teeth and he > said there was a "trouble spot where it looked like something had [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > thank you for any input. soda? no way. i am almost thirty and this is my first brush with an "almost cavity". i try to avoid soda and candy. well i drink some diet soda... like i said...this was between two teeth-sounds like something was stuck in there for a bit...i floss daily but i guess i didn't do a great job. i also use plax/listerine/act/and some other mouthwash (crest total? can't remember then name but it is blue. thank you. Early caries is the result of acid and sugars. Soda is the most common source of acid (does not matter if it is diet). Then factor in changes in salivary flow, oral hygiene, immune response, nutrition, etc. Signature/ Amatus / > > soda? no way. i am almost thirty and this is my first brush with an [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > can't remember then name but it is blue. > thank you. And poor flossing habits ! >Early caries is the result of acid and sugars. Soda is the most common >source of acid (does not matter if it is diet). Then factor in changes in [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> can't remember then name but it is blue. >> thank you. ok be that as it may, i will definitely not be drinking any more (diet) soda...but i have a worry spot in-between two of my teeth...any other thoughts of what i can do to improve the problem or at least try to insure it does not become a full-blown cavity? i am very scared of drills and needles.... thank you. >ok be that as it may, i will definitely not be drinking any more >(diet) soda...but i have a worry spot in-between two of my teeth...any [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >thank you. Ask your dentist to make some custom fluoride trays for you and then wear 'em ! interesting...i was picturing that. could i use an athletic mouth guard? is the fluoride that would go in it something only found via a prescription or is it an over the counter kind of thing? thank you for the idea. > Ask your dentist to make some custom fluoride trays for you > and then wear 'em ! Custom made tray is best, for the most effective delivery. 0.4% SnF (Stannous Fluoride) is available OTC, believe you have to ask for it at the pharmacy though. >interesting...i was picturing that. >could i use an athletic mouth guard? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> Ask your dentist to make some custom fluoride trays for you >> and then wear 'em ! newbie, thank you for all the help! it looks like crest makes something called um maybe gel-kam? is this ok? i will search for it today... > newbie, thank you for all the help! > it looks like crest makes something called um maybe gel-kam? is this > ok? i will search for it today... It is prescription only, to my knowledge. There is a possibility they make an OTC preparation, but if your dentist feels you need it I'd get the prescription form. Also, Prevident 2000, which I believe is Colgate-Palmalive. Steve >newbie, thank you for all the help! >it looks like crest makes something called um maybe gel-kam? is this >ok? i will search for it today... Gel Kam is fine as long as you are getting 0.4% SnF (stannous fluoride) Generic is likely to be just as effective. As an aside, custom fluoride trays can double as custom bleaching trays. IOW well worth the cost. Dentists talk about phosphoric acid eating teeth away. Baking soda neutralizes acids. SignatureChristopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. . : ok be that as it may, i will definitely not be drinking any more : (diet) soda...but i have a worry spot in-between two of my teeth...any [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] : : thank you. Do enlighten us about the nature and physiologic role of bicarb in regulating the pH of the human circulatory system and it's role in renal function. Here's a few hints 'Moron' : Baking Soda is Bicarbonate of Soda is Sodium Bicarbonate. What are the chemical reactions of BakingSoda in a basic environment ? What is a *buffer* ? In both physiological and industrial processes ? On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:46:59 -0400, "Stupid Moron" <cumayoung13@hotjizz.40+male.com> wrote: >Dentists talk about phosphoric acid eating teeth away. Baking >soda neutralizes acids. Immediately stop using fluoride in any form. When brushing your teeth, moisten your tooth brush and dip it into a box of baking soda. Brush as usual, rinse twice with warm water (most folks get too much sodium in the diet already.) SignatureChristopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. . : i just got back from my dentist and he did x-rays of my teeth and he : said there was a "trouble spot where it looked like something had [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] : : thank you for any input. Baking soda has no effect in stopping the progress of decay. There are some benefits however, mainly in regarding gingival health. No effect is seen if the gums are unhealthy to begin with. Fluoride can prevent, stop, and in very early cases reverse the decay process. >Immediately stop using fluoride in any form. > >When brushing your teeth, moisten your tooth brush and dip it >into a box of baking soda. Brush as usual, rinse twice with warm >water (most folks get too much sodium in the diet already.) |
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