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To this day, I still have family that think ulcers are strictly a stress and diet related thing. I also get a bit of a smirk out of the example you use. Brush

by taeric 3y ago

To this day, I still have family that think ulcers are strictly a stress and diet related thing. I also get a bit of a smirk out of the example you use. Brushing teeth is almost certainly effective at fighting tooth problems. However, I have grown wary of it as a goto example, as I think it has long been assumed as the only thing of note there. It seems far more likely, to me, that diet and genetics play far more of an active role in tooth health. Maybe I've just had bad luck with dentists, but I swear my tooth woes only ever get significantly worse every time I see one. :(

SuperNinKenDo 3y ago
Interesting. That said, you would expect your teeth to basically get worse over time, there's rarely anything you can do to make them actually better, assuming you're not heavily deficient in something important to them. Only thing I can think of is that I believe it's possible to regrow enamel, but don't quote me on that. Otherwise teeth just basically get worse, and it's just a question of how quickly that happens.
- thaumasiotes 3y ago
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_sealant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_sealant
- kergonath 3y ago
  > Only thing I can think of is that I believe it's possible to regrow enamel, but don't quote me on that. It’s complicated, but it does happen. Depending on the molecules in one’s mouth and its pH, the apatite on the teeth can grow. There are several toothpastes that do that.
- denton-scratch 3y ago
  > your teeth to basically get worse over time Just like most of your other body parts. I'm 68, and I'd guess that every major bone in my body has been bruised at some time or other, some (like my shins and knees) multiple times in the same place. I have evidence on X-rays of hairline rib fractures that I have no memory of acquiring. One of my breasts has been removed due to cancer. As a kid I was exposed to harsh mediterranean sunshine; on every visit to my GP, he checks my moles. I've twice had polyps removed from my colon. I'm rather surprised that I can still walk, smell, talk, hear and see. Things are getting worse (send chocolate).
- taeric 3y ago
  My problem there is that most dentistry related things are couched in moral failings. And people with good teeth have them due to their diligence. But... I've rarely seen evidence of this. Always posturing and admonishments.
- stubish 3y ago
  There are dentists of the sort you can find on YouTube who say you can regrow enamel somewhat, but some of the steps go against common tooth care wisdom so personally I'd only try it if I was needing serious dental work.

by taeric 3y ago

SuperNinKenDo 3y ago

Interesting. That said, you would expect your teeth to basically get worse over time, there's rarely anything you can do to make them actually better, assuming you're not heavily deficient in something important to them. Only thing I can think of is that I believe it's possible to regrow enamel, but don't quote me on that. Otherwise teeth just basically get worse, and it's just a question of how quickly that happens.

thaumasiotes 3y ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_sealant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_sealant
kergonath 3y ago
> Only thing I can think of is that I believe it's possible to regrow enamel, but don't quote me on that. It’s complicated, but it does happen. Depending on the molecules in one’s mouth and its pH, the apatite on the teeth can grow. There are several toothpastes that do that.
denton-scratch 3y ago
> your teeth to basically get worse over time Just like most of your other body parts. I'm 68, and I'd guess that every major bone in my body has been bruised at some time or other, some (like my shins and knees) multiple times in the same place. I have evidence on X-rays of hairline rib fractures that I have no memory of acquiring. One of my breasts has been removed due to cancer. As a kid I was exposed to harsh mediterranean sunshine; on every visit to my GP, he checks my moles. I've twice had polyps removed from my colon. I'm rather surprised that I can still walk, smell, talk, hear and see. Things are getting worse (send chocolate).
taeric 3y ago
My problem there is that most dentistry related things are couched in moral failings. And people with good teeth have them due to their diligence. But... I've rarely seen evidence of this. Always posturing and admonishments.
stubish 3y ago
There are dentists of the sort you can find on YouTube who say you can regrow enamel somewhat, but some of the steps go against common tooth care wisdom so personally I'd only try it if I was needing serious dental work.