I am in my 30s and still have no cavities! I'd love to take credit for my wonderful oral hygiene, but it's probably mostly just my teeth. They're not too close together and pretty strong. Plus I'm lucky that I'm not really into candy.
I'm pretty worried about Charlie's cavity situation, since he loooves candy.
How many cavities do you have? Do you worry about your LO's future cavity situation?
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts
I have no cavities, and DH has had maybe one or two. *Fingers crossed* that butterbean will be just as fortunate . . . with the proper training of course!
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts
@MrBee: I *puffyheartwithglitter* candy, too, but I didn't get any cavities because of it. 
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
I lost count, but I have a lot of cavities-- got them all after college, too. I am very unlucky that my mouth just builds plaque super fast, even with flossing/brushing/mouth wash every single day. My mom and my sister are the same way, and the dentist said it can be genetic. It SUCKs. I have to go to the dentist every 3 months, too.
So yes, I am concerned that future LOs will inherit this from me. H has perfect teeth, so hopefully they will get his genes on that one.
bananas / 9229 posts
I'm in the bad genetic group too. All of my back molars grew in with deep grooves. So no matter how much I brushed, flossed, etc. I was destined to end up with cavities in those teeth. The reason I know it's genetic and not hygenic is because I don't have fillings in any other teeth but the molars.
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
Update: no cavities!
However, the cleaning was not fun at all. She said if she didn't get it all cleaned in an hour, she would have to put me under for anesthesia to do a "deep cleaning." I wonder if she says that to all of her patients to scare them into flossing.
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
I did not get cavities until I was 25, and then it seemed like every time I got to the dentist I have to get one filled. It's ridiculous, because while I love sugar, I'm a brusher and brush my teeth at least 3 times a day! My dentist says some peopel are just more prone to them, and I guess I am one of them.
DH doesn't have any, and he has horrible oral hygene! (he brushes but never flosses and never goes to the dentist!)
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
I've only had one and hubs has none. Hoping to pass on the healthy teeth genetics.
@mrbee: The lady who does my cleaning always tries to lecture me on flossing. But then the dentist comes in to do a once over and tells me my teeth and gums are in awesome shape every time. Maybe I'll consider flossing if I get a bad report some day! : )
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
@MamaMoose: I'm gonna start flossing right away... after a lifetime of resisting. Pretty much solely to set a good example for the kids!
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
@mrbee: aw man. Perhaps when this little nugget arrives mommy guilt will shame me into flossing!
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
@mrbee: Sadly, no, she isn't just trying to scare you. I had this 'deep cleaning' and it's as bad as it sounds. They do a whole bunch of novocaine on one side of your mouth at a time (so two visits) and really get up under there to get all the gunk out, mostly on teeth with the gums receding. It was awesome. The upside is, once you have it, that is when your dental insurance starts paying for 4 visits a year (i have a copay for every other). It's awesome. Oh, no wait, it sucks.
I hate teeth stuff.
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
@Foodnerd81: She finished my cleaning in about half an hour though! I think she knew my teeth weren't that bad, and was just trying to scare me with the threat of the deep cleaning (which indeed sounds brutal, ouch!!).
blogger / pineapple / 12381 posts
It's really all about whatever bacteria you are colonized with and you get your bacteria from your parents so hopefully Charlie will get good bacteria.
Mine on the other hand are horrible, so I try not to kiss my babies on the mouth and try to brush before smooching them.
pear / 1764 posts
I had two cavities & DH had more but only in his baby teeth....I hope LO avoids them 
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