Really good teeth.A few fillings in the back from childhood candy.The dentists says maybe one day he will have to do something to them,he says this wishfully. I did have wisdom teeth problems.Still have two,one should be removed,it's coming in sideways but it doesn't hurt.The other is still in the gum.My son inherited the good teeth,the dentist said his are perfect,not one cavity.My daughter has inherited her dad's bad teeth,cavity prone.She was crying about it,she said it wasn't fair her brother got the good teeth.
I had fluoridated water as a kid so thought that may have something to do with it,but my son did not,just spring water.
I've heard that removing the old fillings can be worse at releasing the bad stuff than if you just left them in there.I'm not going to worry about it at my age.
Medicaid won't pay for whitening,but you can get a cleaning.The newer whitening toothpastes and the mouthwashes do help.I use them,it's not as dramatic as the strips but it helps.They have the same ingredient,hydrogen peroxide,as the strips.My son got a kit from the dentist,it made a big difference.You put the gel in a custom mold that fits your teeth and leave it in for hours.He said it sort of burned and his gums were sore for the next day or two.It may be really painful if you have sensitive teeth.
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