Why can't I get rid of chalky teeth?
I had a rough start to dental hygiene. My parents weren't exactly advocates, and our insurance didn't cover any local dentists. To top this off, I was three months premature, had acid reflux, and was on a lot of medication. My teeth are small, and never gave me problems in the lines of pain. Finally at the age of 18, I found a dentist two hours away that would cover me. I had all four wisdom teeth pulled a month ago, and two fillings today. They've given me high fluoride toothpaste that I have to use each night without rinsing (two of my teeth have see-through parts on their bottom). I've begun flossing and brushing after every meal, yet it seems like my teeth are getting more white, chalky spots in the corners where I floss. Why? I'm trying to fix my ways, and have been brushing in this fashion for two months...
July 24th, 2010 - 09:18
Ask your dentist about MI paste. Its not really a polishing toothbrushing paste. Its more of a treatment paste. They may need to do some light etching first and then you just put it on several times a day and let it soak in, You can spit but don’t rinse. They probably have a website that you can google. It is made for white spots and sensitive, thin enamel.
Good Luck,
cc
July 24th, 2010 - 09:18
Sounds like your teeth are pretty damaged. Call your dentist he can look at your record and give the best recommendation.
July 24th, 2010 - 09:18
the enamel on your teeth is damaged (my husband’s are the same way.) the only way to really fix the problem is veneers but those can get pretty pricey. Have you used whitening treatment? It may help to even out the color
July 24th, 2010 - 09:18
http://books.google.com/books?id=HO5qCgsYmy0C&pg=PA394&lpg=PA394&dq=white+interproximals&source=web&ots=A6y8bA1j9M&sig=-HcJsAJL-G2DPqPQnD4m6eHq4fM&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result#PPA394,M1
see pg 394 left column. Interproximal means between. You are on fluoride to rebuild the decalcified enamel to prevent future decay. Keep doing what you are doing and get regular checkups