Hi there, I'm a 24 year old male from the UK.
I'm really worried about my teeth to the point in which it's constantly on my mind and I can't sleep properly. Let me cut to the chase: I've never had any problems with my teeth before but lately I got a little lazy on the brushing side. I went to the dentist yesterday and he told me that I have a lot of acid build up on my back teeth and that they are thinning. He said that I might need a filling in future and that I'll lose my back teeth in 10 years.
This really scares me, I feel absolutely awful and wish I didn't get lackadaisical with cleaning my teeth. My first question is, was he just saying the worst possible scenario? Have I already started down a path I can't halt or reverse even if I make sure I look after my teeth from now on? Fillings are one thing but I do not want to be losing teeth in my 30's. The thought of it is absolutely horrifying.
The second question is I was advised to use interdental brushes for my back teeth. Is this already a bad sign that my back teeth are slowly on their way out? I need an honest answer from a professional dentist on here. I need to know what I'm in for so I can prepare in the long run. If there is a chance I can save my teeth by changing my habits then I need to know because it will put my mind at ease.
At the same time I obviously want an honest answer so please respond.
Thank you.
I'm really worried about my teeth to the point in which it's constantly on my mind and I can't sleep properly. Let me cut to the chase: I've never had any problems with my teeth before but lately I got a little lazy on the brushing side. I went to the dentist yesterday and he told me that I have a lot of acid build up on my back teeth and that they are thinning. He said that I might need a filling in future and that I'll lose my back teeth in 10 years.
This really scares me, I feel absolutely awful and wish I didn't get lackadaisical with cleaning my teeth. My first question is, was he just saying the worst possible scenario? Have I already started down a path I can't halt or reverse even if I make sure I look after my teeth from now on? Fillings are one thing but I do not want to be losing teeth in my 30's. The thought of it is absolutely horrifying.
The second question is I was advised to use interdental brushes for my back teeth. Is this already a bad sign that my back teeth are slowly on their way out? I need an honest answer from a professional dentist on here. I need to know what I'm in for so I can prepare in the long run. If there is a chance I can save my teeth by changing my habits then I need to know because it will put my mind at ease.
At the same time I obviously want an honest answer so please respond.
Thank you.