Posted: 3/3/2012 2:06:25 PM EDT
| I am 32 I have had 2 cavties in my life. At my last dental exam they found 8 small ones. WTF! Dentist recommended giving up (diet) soda because of the acid and chewing Trident XtraCare with recalldent. Basically it contains a enamel building milk derived calcium compound in it. Well I guess I over did it because I have been having the worst case of the shits with all the xylitol. Any other tips for fighting cavities? |
Staying hydrated is a big one for me. I have chronic dry mouth and it gets downright desiccated if I'm not pounding water. I blame it on the English side of the family. Most of them didn't have any teeth remaining after age 40  . My father is an exception, but he went through a lot to keep them.
I also chew gum most of the day and rinse with Biotene 2x a day. Seems to be working well. I didn't have any drill action last dentist visit. 
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I am 32 I have had 2 cavties in my life. At my last dental exam they found 8 small ones. WTF! Dentist recommended giving up (diet) soda because of the acid and chewing Trident XtraCare with recalldent. Basically it contains a enamel building milk derived calcium compound in it. Well I guess I over did it because I have been having the worst case of the shits with all the xylitol. Any other tips for fighting cavities? Brushing twice a day and flossing once a day helps too. It's the exposure time of acidic drinks/foods and carbs to your teeth that causes cavities. Don't take frequent sips of soda or coffee throughout the day and limit the snacks between meals. |
