Oral Health and Dental Issues Support Group
You only have one set of teeth for life, so take good care of them. This is the place to discuss oral and dental care, good practices, dental office experiences, and general thoughts around those pearly whites.
I was suffering from a toothache for a long time. Two of my molars are already missing and there is one more tooth that is needed to be extracted next week. When I visited a tooth extraction clinic here in Toronto, they told me that the tooth decay is caused by the weak genetics of mine. But, I am not been able to understand how the genetics can affect our dental health. So, I searched on the internet and found that we might have teeth like our mother or father but the condition of teeth and gums are all about us. If that is true, Then why there are people saying that genetics play a role in dental health? Can someone please help me to understand?
Some people just have bad teeth thanks to their heritage. Condition of gums - you can help control that, floss floss & more floss, rinse with water when you can't brush, use electric tooth brush at least 2x day - stimulate the gums. Keep mouth wash & paste & brush in your car. Plastic dental brushes. Stop smoking. Watch your diet, eat foods that promote healthy tissue & circulation.