Have You Had At Least One Cavity?

Once check up I had 7 all at the same time, my very worst checkup ever.

3 At sixteen, hungover dentist "forgot" to freeze one of the teeth...didn't go back to a dentist for almost 8 years, and that one was shocked I only had 3 more...especially with my dental hygiene habits, which really are horrid. Many people get cavities, most of what you believe to be a truth, is what you want to be a truth, so your subconscious mind only finds evidence to support your truth, at least that is what the psychologists seem to be telling me. Sincerely and With Appreciation, Chysom Scott.

If you had a cavity, it is due to genetic predisposition as much as to what kind of tooth brush you have. Has your mother had your teeth sealed as a child? My kids did not have cavities before they were twenty, but I did. I did not have as good a nutrition as they did, and I had no dental care and I did not brush and my teeth were not sealed. It takes many things to make a cavity. Nutrition, care, brushing and so on.

Both of my daughters had zero cavities before age 21. I had zero also and have had only 3 my entire life so far. I'm over 50, so feel taking care of your teeth is important in my family and should be for all of us. Good dental care can save hundreds of thousands of dollars during your life time. I did wear braces for 4 long years and now am grateful my parents spent the money.

Um, your mother is completely wrong, sorry to say that, but this topic has been going on since I had to have a tooth pulled last week, so I wonder if I started it??? Anyway, my son, who is 9, has 4 cavities due to not brushing when he was younger, but now he flosses and brushes twice a day. He use to use the spin brush, but hasn't used it in months and his last check up, he had no new cavities, (BTW, he is also not using fluoride toothpaste, that is a myth that it fights cavities and it is not good for you.) I had a niece, who was given a bottle at bed time when she was a baby. By the time she was 5-6, she had to have many teeth pulled due to this. Personally myself, I also had a few cavities when I was a kid, but now I don't, just poor professional dental care, which I am correcting now. On the other hand, my older son, he got his first cavity at 25. I had a friend who told me she never had a cavity, (she was at least in her 30's) So, whether it is inherited, diet, or how or often one brushes their teeth, doesn't mean they will or will not have a cavity as a child, or even as an adult.. I hope that helps..

I have had a cavity..but I never had any trouble until I got pregnant. It seems that the baby takes calcium from your teeth and can cause you to get one. I drank alot of milk plus stayed regular on my vitamins and apparently my baby needed more..lol...I would have turned into a cow if I had drank anymore milk than what I did.

My teeth came in with holes so I was destined to have cavities, but Maggiepie didn't get one until quite late in life.

Well, I didn't have any until I was about 30 years old. My teeth were OK but suddenly one day the dentist said I needed a filling. I went for it, and on my next visit, I had another, and then another and then another as the years went by. I haven't had one now for about 10 years, apart from one filling falling out last year, but that happens. I know people who have had none at all.. I wish I had taken more care back in my 20s, but that's life I guess. _Derek

I am old and have had many! Too many! You are very lucky to not have had one yet....very lucky!

Grinding your teeth can cause alot of problems. I have bad teeth. I was never taught how to take care of them. I have like twelve teeth left now. I want to get these extracted and get dentures. i don't see any reason to get a plate or anything just to do the other later on.

Oh boy! There are alot of people over 20 who have more then cavity! I wish I had just one! I have alot of them! Most people I know have more then one cavity! I have no idea where your mom got that idea but not all people over have just one cavity!

I'm not a dentist, and I'm no expert, but I think it's dependent on your eating habits. I for one didn't have any cavities before I turned 20. My kids who are pretty much picky eaters, and are really into candies have had cavities. Even my 5 year old who just went to the dentist a month ago, has had one filled up.

Hi Stephanie Ann C: I must admit that I have more than just one cavity. I try to take care of my teeth brushing them and having good habits and of course going to the dentist but I could not control it. I think my teeth look good after all. ALVARO

No!!! I really didnt had any cavity!!

I didn't have a cavity until I was 25. And if you are griding your teeth, get a mouth guard. Otherwise you'll end up like me. I "grinded" my teeth so badly, the back ones don't have any enamel on them anymore. And I chipped one on the side of my mouth. All because of grinding. Thus, I now have a mouth guard.

hi stephanieAnnC oh yes as I was raised before they started the floride thing so I had cavities in my teeth in my late teens. now days with water being fluoridated most youngsters have few if any cavities.Your mom is wrong though as lots of young people do'get cavities.But at least you an your mom are not fighting over any humongous wrong. she has to admit if you have a cavity it must be taken care of . I would say your mom should be proud you have never had a cavity as you seemed to have been well fed with sound nutrition.I know when you are twenty moms can be a pain but bear with her she will grow on you in the next few years.