Gums and cavities!?

I took really bad care of my teeth when I was younger. Now I am 18, regretting it, and trying to take better care of my teeth. I have some cavities, and I will get them filled asap. I went to my dentist today, and my dental hygenist always says I have very strong teeth but very week gums. Is this what they always say? Or do people have different strengths of their gums/teeth? My gums always bleed A LOT when I go to the dentist. What can I do to make my gums stronger and to prevent more cavities? I keep on thinking I'm doomed now because I already did so much damage to my teeth over the years. Please help. Is there any hope for me? Or is it down hill once your enamel starts to decay?

Gums and cavities!?
1. not what all dentists say. but its okay.


2. people do have variety in gum and teeth stregnth


3. use colgate total because you might have gingvitas (dont be scared, it can be fixed!!:) and when you brush your teeth, gently brush your gumms in a circular motion. like you would your teeth but not as hard


4. THERE IS HOPE! just save up some money to get yourself a whole new mouth! Use a combo of colgate total and sensodyne. sensodyne will help bring back tooth enamel!





DONT WORRY! everything will be okay!
Reply:I would suggest just taking really good care of them from now on and never stop! Brush once in the morning and evening (maybe even once during the day) and use dental floss and mouthwash!
Reply:Flossing can help the gum bleeding stop and use a soft toothbrush, the harder the brush the worse it is...I also have strong teeth but bad gums thanks to my parents and their terrible teeth.
Reply:If you are NOT TRUE to your teeth; then they may be FALSE to you! . . .
Reply:i had week gums but i started brushing with baking soda and use Listerine 3 times a day. it helps.
Reply:do you like to chew gum?


studies have shown that the xylitol ingredient


in gum helps you think more clearly while doing work,


as well as strengthen your teeth over long periods of time.


and if you chew gum alot...then things should start getting better.





i would suggest trying Orbit or Trident.





and also, when you brush your teeth, try to brush for at least a minute. Brush when the toothpaste has all been grinded into


toothpaste foam, and brush at least 20 seconds after that.


it really works.





and try chewing on parsley or mint leaves once in a while...


that not only help teeth, but freshens your breath as well





good luck!:)
Reply:there is no way of perfecting your gums but to take more care so they dont bleed ask your dentist and dont be to hard wen u floss or brush. i no some1 with great teeth tat had lots of caviteis if u have enough mony you can fill them all white and it looks like you have the brightest theeth in the world with no caviteis but u still have to brush or the fade yellow!
Reply:Try brushing more wit a stronger tooth paste. Floss and use mouth wash and maybe that might help. My sis. used to never brush her teeth when she was younger so she never had cavities. When she turned about 16 she would start to brush and got cavities nw. But try asking ur dentist what u can use to make ur gums stronger and to keep them from bleeding!
Reply:There are genetic factors, but a great deal of it has to do with your personal health habits and how you care for your gums and teeth.





Yes, you must get the cavities filled pronto in order to avoid losing your teeth. And, ask your dentist about toothpastes that may help rebuild thinning enamel. They exist, but they also may have risks, so ask.





First, get your nutrition under control. Eat lots of vegetables and healthy protien like nuts and aged cheese (cheddar instead of cheese wiz). Take vitamins. Forget junk food, fried food, sweets, pop, etc.





Next, or really at the same time, brush gently with a soft toothbrush three times a day and floss well morning and night. Flossing is essential, even to your heart heath, believe it or not. Not flossing has even been linked to pancreatic cancer. So, floss regularly!





Next, make sure you get enough exercise so you are healthy overall.





Next, do what the dentist says, such as using Listerine once a day if he/she told you to to kill germs or gargling with salt water.





Do this for ten weeks and you should see significant improvement. If you don't, you may have other underlying health problems. As always, check out this advice with the dentist before doing anything you read on this site as we are not medical professionals treating you.
Reply:You need to floss everyday and have yourself checked for gingivitis and gum disease. It can be reversed but you must change your oral hygiene habits such as:





1. Go to the dentist and face the music


2. Do what he tells you


3. Floss everyday and use Listerine 2x a day


4. Get a sonic care toothbrush and brush after every meal


5. Stop smoking if you do





I had gum disease when I was younger because I did not floss and do certain things. I no longer have it because I changed my lifestyle and oral hygiene
Reply:I am the same as you - strong teeth and weak gums, but it is not the end of the world. Dentists in the old days used to just pull decayed teeth, but with today's more modern methods and materials, the dentist will try and save a decaying tooth.





It is true that a decayed tooth that has been filled is not as strong as an intact tooth, but they have a great deal more mileage in them than before. It is also possible these days to have fillings, veneers, inlays, crowns etc that match the surrounding teeth, so that the damage does not look nearly as bad.





So, if you clean your teeth thoroughly twice a day, and go for regular (six monthly) checkups, all should be fine once your teeth have been made fit for purpose.





Stop worrying !
Reply:Flossing is the answer. When you go in for a cleaning and your gums bleed really badly, your dentist knows you haven't been flossing, haven't been doing it enough, or haven't been doing it right. A lot of people are afraid to floss because of their weak bleeding gums or they think sliding the floss between their teeth and right back out constitutes flossing. Ask your dentist (and hope he knows because not all of them do) how to floss. He'll show you and you'll be surprised how agressive it'll seem. If you do it right, however, it'll make a difference. I speak from experience. A tiny bit of discomfort is better than letting a zillion bacteria live in your gums, rot them, and make them bleed all the time until you lose your teeth.
Reply:taking care of your gums could entail only paying close attention to proper oral hygiene like proper brushing and careful flossing every after meal. this can help remove plaque that get stuck on teeth. having a regular dental check up and regular dental cleanings can make sure that teeth and gums stay healthy. water has a lot of health benefits and this can be advantageous to oral and dental health. make sure that you drink adequate amount of water to be able to keep bad bacteria in the mouth at bay. visit http://www.themouthdoctor.com for more gum care tips.