Question 1

how soon can leaving a cavity untreated lead to tooth loss?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depends on the severity of decay, extent and your habits.  If it is small it could take a couple years, if it is large it could take months.   Know that most times cavities are larger than they appear.

Question 2

how does not filling a cavity lead to tooth loss?

Accepted Answer

Progressing decay: It may take some time (months-years)but cavities are caused by bacteria which don't die easily.  They reproduce and continue to cause probs, they will eventually get to the nerve, to the bone and destroy the structure of the tooth leaving it unrestorable.

Question 3

why does the fluoride from coal burning lead to tooth loss?

Accepted Answer

It doesn&#x27;t: Fumes from burning coal contains may toxic byproducts.  Breathing in Fluoride containing coal fumes over a long time can cause skeletal  fluorosis ( a very serious disease) , but it will not cause tooth loss.  There have been only 4 mild cases of skeletal fluorosis in the U.S. in the past 30 years.  There are several million cases in china and india.

Question 4

i want to know that replacing resin fillings constantly year by year can lead to tooth loss or further breakage of tooth structure?

Accepted Answer

What's the problem?: If you constantly need to have your fillings replaced year after year then something is wrong.I can't tell you over the internet if it's because of improper oral hygiene & diet leading to frequent cavities, poor dental treatment, having fillings done instead of crowns or what. Perhaps a combination of all of these factors. Ask your own dentist why & if unsatisfied with the answer, see another dds.

Question 5

what are the effects of tooth loss on jaw devlopment?

Accepted Answer

It depends : On your age.  In growing people, it stunts alveolar growth and can stunt jaw growth.  In adults, it can lead to atrophy of the jaw.

Question 6

can tomoxiphen cause tooth loss?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is very unlikely for tamoxifen to cause tooth loss.

Question 7

can chantix cause tooth loss..is this true?

Accepted Answer

No, but smoking does: Chantix is used as an aid to stop smoking and one of the reported side effects is depression. Often times people who have been smoking for many years use Chantix to help them quit smoking. Even though there are no studies to show that Chantix causes tooth loss, there are many studies that link smokers with gum disease and oral cancer. Both these can be responsible for tooth loss.

Question 8

is having tooth loss associated with fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

No: I don;t think so--though I am a dental expert I am not and expert in fibromyalgia.

Question 9

i have had several cavities for nearly a decade - one tooth is missing a third. besides the discomfort/eventual tooth loss, is that dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Long term decay: The biggest danger other than losing your teeth is acute or chronic periapical infections (abcessed teeth).
Having no pain does not mean that nothing is wrong.

Question 10

could clenching teeth cause tooth loss?

Accepted Answer

It may..: Grinding and clenching of teeth can cause fractures in the teeth that can render them unrestorable. In addition, excessive parafunctional forces can cause bone loss, and thus weaken the tooth's bony support, resulting in premature loss.

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