After a life time of taking care of my teeth, brushing at least twice a day and making sure to get some flossing in, it appears I'm having severe dental problems. My left cheek was swelling and it was tender/painful to touch yesterday so I went to see my dentist. It didn't go well.
I had to have a molar pulled (couldn't be saved apparently), and I have 4 wisdom teeth extractions, 2 root canals,3 fillings and an abscess drain scheduled for the week ahead (canals first then extractions and then fillings). I had my routine dental checkup 6 months ago and everything was fine so I don't understand how all these problems could just appear since then.
I think I am going to blame genetics. I don't remember much of my father (he hasn't really been in my life since I was a child) but my mother has told me that he too had severe dental even with good dental care and since dental tech wasn't what it was now, he had to have all of his teeth pulled. Really sucks because it seems like I'm doomed to problems for a very long time.
I guess what I am asking is, besides flossing and brushing, is there anything else I can do to strengthen my teeth and gums? I do not consume acidic substances like pops and I do currently get enough calcium in my diet so that part isn't a problem. Also are there any supplements I can take after all these surgeries to speed recovery? My dentist has pretty much said I am doomed to fruit juice for at least 10 days...nice.
Thanks a bunch
<<completely ignorant when it comes to supplements btw!