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Re: Teeth - how are yours?Sorry long reply
From: Dona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Feb 2001 17:16:20 -0600 (CST)
Hi again Kallie
I almost forgot something. The carbonic acid in sodas is really bad for
teeth..I had just read an article in a dental journal about sugar free
cavities!! Even diet sodas can cause cavities because of the Carbonic
acid!!! it eats at your teeth just like sugar...but not as fast...slower
process of decay...another reason for us all to give up diet sodas =)
Dona >At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, Kallie wrote:
>I totally know what you mean about dry mouth - since I was in my late
>teens you almost will NEVER see me without a drink in my hand/on my
>desk/coffee table/bedside/car - only problem is that I’m usually
>drinking diet soda. The only things I drink for the most part are diet
>sodas and water – and while I do get a fair amount of water in daily – I
>easily drink obscene amounts of both water and soda daily. It is really
>not unusual for me to have a 12 oz diet on the way to work. But 3 20 oz
>through the day and drink at least 4 more 12 oz at night. Added to that
>are 3 or 4 glasses of water a day too. I mean we’re talking a lot of
>ounces. The reason I drink the pop more is the immediate thirst
>gratification, the bubbles seem to help quench better than water.
>Although I know that the diet soda actually causes more thirst and is
>therefore a vicious cycle so I am trying to add more and more water and
>reduce the diet soda.
>
>I had to laugh because I have a travel tooth brush and paste in my top
>drawer at work. My dentist told me he couldn’t fill my on tooth because
>it was too far gone – that is the one he wants to do the bridge for. All
>told – 2 bridges at $1600 each (with insurance) and 4 caps (crowns?) at
>$600 each with insurance.
>Frankly I don’t know ho normal people can afford that. It had been 14
>months since he told me that so the situation has only declined and
>really it seems hopeless.
>
>I really appreciate your long reply
>
>At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, Dona wrote:
>>
>>Hi Kallie,
>>I am a Registered Dental Assistant and I think I might be able to give
>>you some insight as to why. First of all people who are insullin
>>resistant or diabetic tend to have very dry mouths.Also if you are
>>taking Met or any insulin sensitizing agent..these drugs tend to cause
>>dry mouths as well...having a dry mouth can cause an increase in
>>cavities and gum disease. Saliva is a natural cleansing mechanism that
>>helps wash away plaque (bacteria)...without the normal amount of saliva
>>people will get more cavities and worse yet ...gum disease. Talk to
>>your DDS about your PCOS and possibuility of dry mouth from it.The only
>>thing that can really help with this is Drink PLENTY of WATER! and Brush
>>3 times a day (carry a travel tooth brush in your purse) and Floss every
>>Night!! I know you are probably very good about this...but it's the only
>>why to slow down the disease process. Plaque and it's bacteria are
>>causing your problems and its probably from not enough saliva.I know
>>what you mean about Dental insuances...they really suck!! and the dental
>>insuances were you dont have a co pay are very limitted to what you can
>>have done and end up paying for bridge work out of pocket so 20% co-pay
>>insnt so bad considering what it would cost without any coverage at
>>all.!!
>>As far as teeth looking like they decay from inside out..that is because
>>when decay first enters the tooth it is through a little pin point spot
>>on the hard enamel usually from the side or top of the tooth...then when
>>it gets to the softer dentin area it spreads faster and bigger...it kind
>>of looks like a triangle on an x ray with the smaller area of the decay
>>being on the outter enamel area and larger in the inside dentin.As far
>>as your DDS not wanting to fill your teeth or get you out of pain..I
>>would get a second opinion!!!! not everone can afford fancy bridge
>>work!!!Have you thought about just getting fillings or single crowns and
>>removable partial dentures..there not soo bad??and they cost quite a bit
>>less.
>>I too have alot of fillings in my mouth and struggling with perio
>>disease...and I feel it is from taking Actos and having high
>>insulin...my mouth is very dry all the time and I get very
>>thirsty....but please dont give up hope and keep up with good Oral
>>hygiene...and drink Lots and lots of water!!! Hope I was of some
>>help...your DDS can help you more if you talk to him about dental
>>disease and insulin.
>>*HUGS* Dona RDA
>>>At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, Kallie wrote:
>>
>>>I'm just gettinI'm just getting to wondering if anyone else has problems
>>>with their teeth? I’m wondering if all the extra insulin can have an
>>>adverse effect on teeth. I’ve had so many problems it is just crazy.
>>>Most of my teeth are filled in fact. I remember a dentist in my early
>>>20’s telling me that my teeth were going bad form the “inside out.” When
>>>I questioned why I kept getting cavities (and root canal) despite
>>>diligent brushing and flossing.
>>>
>>>- No nearly all of my larger teeth are killing me but I can’t even get
>>>my doctor to fill them or work on them because he says I need bridges
>>>and caps yadda yadda yadda. Like $6,000 worth of dental work and that
>>>is with my insurance that is supposed to cover 60 – 80%. I’ll never
>>>understand how I could have had a baby for a $10 co-pay, but I can’t get
>>>my teeth fixed.
>>>g to wondering if anyone else has problems
>>>
>>>--
>>>Kallie
>>>
>--
>Kallie
>
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