Tooth decay repair?

I'm 17 and I have to admit I have not been nice to my teeth and I want to change that unless it's already too late..


Some of my teeth have begun to chip away a little around the base, Exposing a yellowish sensitive area.





Not only is it becoming uncomfortable feeling my lips scrape over the edges of it but I'm afraid of what people will think.





I'm going to start brushing regularly for sure, But is there a way to fix the damage that has been done? Or atleast make it look less, nasty?

Tooth decay repair?
it sounds to me like you may have chipped the enamel on your teeth. if this is the case the best solution is to see a dentist as soon as possible. They can help fix the problem. the longer you wait the worse it will get. trust me I know from experience. I have had bad teeth for years and put off seeing a dentist. Now I have many visits ahead of me to get everything fixed, but it will be worth it. You only get one set of teeth, take care of them, or you may end up with dentures. At your age you dont want to have to go that route because you avoided taking care of a problem early.
Reply:It sounds like your gums are receding - a sign of periodontal disease. The edge you feel could be the edge of your enamel, or it could be a ridge of dental plaque.





You need what's called a gross scaling. This is physical removal of the accumulated plaque, both on the visible surface of the tooth and under the gum line. I'm sorry to tell you that it is not exactly a pleasant procedure, and your gums will bleed some during and after the procedure, but if you maintain your teeth afterwards it should not be necessary again.





Afterwards your dentist will want you to come in for cleanings on a shortened schedule, probably every two to three months, to see how you are coming along. Fortunately at your age you are unlikely to have significant bone loss yet, so even if you do have gum disease, you are likely to be able to keep it in check without too much trouble.





It goes without saying, that after this you need to BRUSH and FLOSS regularly. The flossing is actually more important than the brushing - which is not to say you should skip brushing, but rather that you should NOT skip flossing. :)

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