How does teeth decay occur. I know from lack of good hygiene but seriously.?

I have problems with my teeth, as everyone else does; but, my enamel tends to break at the gum line. I know this is bad, but the most dental visits that i can remember is 6-10. I dont have all the money in the world to spend a fortune on my teeth because I am trying to get through college. Anywho, my dentist said that he was not going to do any work to my teeth unless i started a diet analysis. I have cut down on drink and sugar, but is that nessasary? I mean, i brush my teeth morning and night. Could there be anything such as bad teeth genes? He said no, but I don't know. Or is he saying that he sugar and carbonated drinks produce a certain type of acid in your body that hurts your teeth? I have no idea and would like some great help.. Please.. Thanks...

How does teeth decay occur. I know from lack of good hygiene but seriously.?
yeah i here you with the money issue it gets expensive but a have a few things to suggest mouthwash is a great thing i personally like Crest mouthwash due to it doesn't have the burn that the other brand does but still works just as good and of course brush your teeth in the morning after breakfast not when you wake up because you brush your teeth at night before you go to bed and the toothpaste i recommend is Colgate sense your enamle is rough then use Colgate Luminous its great for enamle rebuilding,well of course cugar is not the best thing for your teeth but its not just sugar its a combination of things like eating candy and not brushing . now also keep in mind some people have weak teeth you can get it from your father or mother its where your teeth just aren;t as strong as they should be. but i can thell you what i did ,,when i was young i never really took care of my teeth and then when i was about 17 i had to go and have too teeth extracted do to they had rotten i just let them go over my younger years and even thought when i was about 15 i cracked down and really started taking care of them it was too late but the best thing is to go see the dentist i paid 60 and why i say that is go there and tell them i want to know whats going on and what needs to be done also i ahd xrays taken and that was included in the 60 and once i new what i ahd to do i just did it one step at a time and if your do have cavities then have them filled its alot nicer to have the tooth there and not have to pull one. i hope i was some help and i wish you the best
Reply:it does.
Reply:Tooth decay is caused by a buildup of plaque and tartar that eat away at the tooth lining. The best way to prevent it is to brush AND floss regularly and go to the dentist twice a year.
Reply:dental caries are the result of bacteria that eat away the tooth enamel. Too much sugar gives the bacteria too much food and the progression speeds up. You need to floss as well as brush and make sure you stimulate your gums too by brushing them gently as well.
Reply:Your dentist is right. Soft drinks and sugar are the worst thing for your teeth's enamel!
Reply:The bacteria that breaksdown your enamel feeds on the sugar that's in your mouth after eating pretty much any food.


Once that enamel is broken down bacteria can get into the soft part of your teeth and the infection begins.



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