I'm worried of loosing all my teeth & I have no more baby teeth, is that normal?

My mom only has a few of her top row and bottom row front teeth, my Auntie always has toothaces, my other aunt has fake teeth, I have perfect teeth, I do brush them when I get to. And sometimes, I floss. But I get some occasional toothaches. When I was 8-10, I used to always go to the dentist and I've lost all my baby teeth. When I was young I ate alot of candy, but I don't no more. I don't have any more baby teeth. I'm worried of loosing a tooth and looking weird or loosing all my teeth, help please?





- Rainbow

I'm worried of loosing all my teeth %26amp; I have no more baby teeth, is that normal?
The best thing you can do Rainbow is stay away from sugars in a liquid form. Soft drinks like Mountain Dew are the worst especially if you drink them at night at go to bed without brushing and flossing. The plaque is formed from the acids and bacteria in your mouth and can settle on the tooth causing decay. At your age, a fluoride over the counter rinse like Act is helpful to strenthen your enamel(outer layer of tooth) Eating a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables is essential and drinking plenty of water is helpful to wash away those sugars in candy, soda pop, gum etc.It is normal to worry about your teeth. I have some patients that dream about losing teeth. However, if you are careful in brushing and flossing and watch what you eat, there is no need to worry. Good luck and smile often.
Reply:You're thirteen and you are losing your teeth?! That's weird. I mean your new teeth are supposed to be really strong. I'm thriten and even though my teeth are slightly yellow and crooked they are fine. i would say you inherited your teeth problems from your mum...
Reply:youre supposed to lose your baby teeth by the time you hit puberty so there is nothing wrong with you in any way regarding tooth loss.
Reply:Most people your age have lost all their baby teeth, flossing regularly will help you the most. But, you need to have the dentist check for cavities b/c they happen so easily in teenagers and can be easily filled if found soon enough. Otherwise they decay so much they need a root canal or extractions.
Reply:Youll be fine :) Just take care of them. If you see a dentist regularly then she will give you tips and let you know if theres a problem.
Reply:O.K darling your are fine


If you would like to have your teeth as long as you live you have to





1- Brush your teeth 2 times daily as minimum in a good way / ask your dentist





2- Do good flossing 2 times daily / start with this when your teeth come in contact to each other





3- visit your dentist every 6 - 12 months for check up





* Do that and you will keep your teeth and gum working


In my reseach time I have met a lady in the 65 age and she still having all of her teeth





Do worry and take care of them





Note :





When you brush you teeth and gum bleeds - ask your dentist directly.





( At last )





I want to say somthing , if you follow your dentist way of brushing and flossing exactly !!!! Darling You can eat what ever you like even sweets , !!!!! But for sure not any food or drink that may affect your general health





Please don't say he is crazy because trust me I know what I am talking about





and by the way those information are working in the whole world and not only in USA because as I know that the world is not USA only





Good Luck
Reply:HELLO RAINBOW,


JUST BECAUSE YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE LOST THEIR TEETH DOESN'T MEAN YOU HAVE TO ALSO.


THE KEY TO KEEPING YOUR TEETH IS CARING FOR THEM.


BRUSHING TWICE DAILY AND FLOSSING SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK WILL MAINTAIN YOUR ADULT TEETH IN GOOD SHAPE, AS WELL AS VISITING YOUR DENTIST REGULARLY.


FYI, 90% OF ADULT AMERICANS NEVER, EVER FLOSS AND 75% HAVE A FORM OF GUM DISEASE, WHICH EVENTUALLY LEADS TO TOOTH LOSS.



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