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Look, Ma ! .....No Cavities !! .............

I got my teeth cleaned and examined recently and the dentist said there was no decay. And the hygienist said I don't have much tartar on my teeth. And it was like that at my last cleaning , too. That's a far cry from the way it used to be. Everytime I went to a dentist, he said I had 2---4 cavities. Does tooth decay slow down as we get older. ?

What's the condition of your teeth ?

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+7 Views: 1795 Answers: 6 Posted: 9 years ago

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Tommyh

They do decay less as we get older.I was told this by a dentist when I was in my 40s.
My teeth are fair to good.At least they are the ones I grew.
My father always said he still had his own teeth.Bought & paid for.LOL

Commented 9 years ago

mycatsmom

Tommy, thanks for letting my know that it can be true that the decay slows down as we get older. That's one good thing about aging ! And your eyesight gets better too, if your near sighted...........mine did and my mother's did and some of my friends have said that too ! :-)

Commented 9 years ago

Tommyh

Fair dinkum?? That's a revelation about eyesight to me.Mine just gets worse & I detest wearing glasses.

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jhharlan

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I have no cavities either. I brush my teeth every time I take them out……...

9 years ago. Rating: 10
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mycatsmom

LOL. It's not funny, but it's funny the way you put that .

commented 9 years ago

Tommyh

So....you have a store bought 32 piece dinner set?

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Ducky

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I have my own teeth and cannot remember when I last had a cavity. My only problem now, is that old fillings crack from time to time and then need to be replaced. Also, very little cleaning needed according to my dental hygienist.

9 years ago. Rating: 9
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Clonge

How does your dentist give a BILL to a duck?

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Ducky

She can't so I have to pay up right away. :)

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Clonge

Just great. Makes me glad I'm not a duck! I pay in installments.

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Ducky

It's not easy being a duck.

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mycatsmom

Ducky, you are so blessed ! And Clonge, I get your pun. Very punny !

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Clonge

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Tooth decay, leading to cavities tends, to slow down as we age, because many lose their teeth. Although my gums are in danger of falling out, they don't get cavities. My teeth are in good condition, although I floss with a rope. I've also had 4 implant$$$$!

7 years ago. Rating: 6
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Benthere

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....still have them

....had to have a crown last year

7 years ago. Rating: 5
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Bob/PKB

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Last Monday, my 31 teeth were cavity-free, and about the same as 6 months ago. 4 crowns, 4 wisdom teeth, missing a molar that cracked and couldn't be saved.

7 years ago. Rating: 4
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terryfossil 1

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I have had full dentures since the age of 40,,partly my own fault,did not really look after them..i gave them a harder life than they gave me..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<.. Image result for false teeth photos