Do lip piercings bother your teeth?
I'm thinking about getting one but I've had dental problems in the past with sensitive teeth and I'm kind of afraid a lip ring might wear the enamel off.
Teeth and Flourosis… I'm at the end of my Tether?
When I was a baby I had perfect teeth. My milk teeth were absolutely pristine. But when I was 5 and lost my first tooth, it came through with bad fluoride damage. Dark yellow, brown and white patches were all over my new adult tooth and the enamel looked very thin and opaque. This is how all my teeth came through. I lived in an area with a lot of fluoride in its water supplies etc. when I was young and it obviously affected my teeth badly...
I've known I have bad fluoride damage since I was quite young. I've had multiple fillings in order to protect my teeth as most of the enamel chipped off them as soon as they came through and several procedures where the dentist has coated my teeth in a protective sealing agent. That was several years ago now, and the sealing agent has completely gone exposing weak teeth. Since then I've also had 3 more dentists, all of whom have had different opinions on what should be done with my teeth.
Three of my front teeth grew through chipped and are now really sensitive whenever I eat and it can be quite painful (especially if I eat anything acidic or with a lot of sugar), and one back tooth came through with a rough edge that the dentist always pokes his pokey thing into and it sticks there! D:
About 2 years ago I woke up one morning and felt something in my mouth. A chip of my bottom left canine had come off for no apparent reason. And when I inspect my teeth, they are the teeth literally of a 40 year old. I have no 'grooves' left like my friends (and I haven't had grooves since I was about 10) because the enamel has worn down very quickly. Now my front teeth feel too flat at the bottom and are really really sensitive. My enamel looks weak and see-through.
My parents are aware of my problems and do their best to help me through everything. I used to be fed up (and still am) with the endless remarks from people I get about my teeth because they assume I don't brush them properly!
The most recent procedure I have had was about 6 months ago. My dentist attempted to whiten my front teeth a bit by grinding down the remaining thin amount of enamel and coating them in a whitish sealant. Let's just say it didn't quite go to plan and has caused more problems than it was worth.
I really am at the end of my tether with this!
I'm only 16 and my current dentist wants to put veneers on my teeth but I have to wait until at least my wisdom teeth have come through and settled, which could be when I am around 22!
I don't really know why I'm putting this up on here. It would be great to have some help and tips or advice about fluorosis. Maybe I'd just like to know I'm not the only one going through this.
Funny thing is, my teeth happen to be perfectly straight. Absolutely no need for braces at all! :)
Oh just to add to this, I'm in the UK too!
What age is it safe to use teeth whitening strips?
also if they are not old enough to use them is it bad for them to use baking soda instead, or will it ruin some enamel? thank you!
Does teeth whitening whiten your teeth or just your enamel?
I have lost much of my enamel, and I read it's a good idea to whiten your teeth after braces (I currently have braces). Like white strips or whitening trays. So do most teeth whitening kits or whatever only whiten the enamel? Please answer!
How to get white teeth, like REALLY WHITE. 10 pts?
Ok, I went to Brite Smile but they said they are not able to get my teeth much whiter then they naturally are. I guess, I naturally have a nice white enamel.
HOWEVER, I want my teeth to look as if I am wearing venears. THAT white. Venears are too expensive though.
Like this:
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I know she is wearing vinears, but I just wanted to show you how white I want them.
I want my teeth to be as white as Ross's on Friends when he got them whitened but I don't want them to glow in the dark, lol!
Should I do a better job brushing? (sometimes I am too lazy to brush before bed)
Or brush like 3 times a day?
Maybe the crest white strips or some home remedy?
I don't smoke or drink coffee.
Thanks!
Does anyone have any natural/home remedy teeth whitening solutions?
Something simple that won't strip the enamel from my teeth. Any ideas?
Has anyone tried teeth whitening using either baking soda or bicarbonate of soda?
Im just wondering which works best and which is safer, will either of these kill the enamel on my teeth and does it actually work?
If so how do you use it?
Does the enamel strengthening toothpaste really help?
I brush my teeth a lot and drink a lot of orange juice and acidic things. I have seen different commercials for enamel strengthening toothpastes and mouthwashes. Is there really a difference between them and regular toothpaste? If so what do those toothpaste have in them that help? Thanks!
Gum recession from brushing teeth too hard?
At my last dentist appointment, the dentist told me that I have some minor gum recession and enamel wear from brushing my teeth too hard. I've been trying really hard to brush very gently and all, but the gum recession doesn't seem to be getting any better. Anyone else have this problem, and was there anything you did that helped?
I've been using a very soft brush, I only brush twice a day, and I've been brushing very gently...
The acidic effects of Coca Cola?
Alright so I know the acid in Coca Cola and other pop drinks wears away the enamel on your teeth. I'm addicted to diet coke and so I always use a straw to try to prevent dental erosion but then I began to think if the acid is that strong could it eventually cause an ulcer or gastric rupture? It seems drastic but does any one know? Ps. I know it's not a healthy habit b/c of the chemicals and I know carbonated water isn't great but that's not what I'm asking so please don't put that in your answer, thanks.