Recurrent Caries: Many patients think they are doing a great job of brushing and flossing when in fact they aren't. Some brush and floss well but BEFORE instead of AFTER eating; There might be an incipient cavity that is too small to be clinically seen or even apparent on an x-ray; A cracked filling right after your last check-up; Food impaction; Dry mouth from medication or medical condition; drinks high in acid.
Answered 7/2/2014
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Acid: Acid from bacteria residing in the nooks and crannies of your teeth, as well as acids from foods will demineralize the enamel matrix. You are asking for a guarantee: following good oral hygiene and diet habits = no caries. No such guarantee. Some pits and fissures cannot be effectively cleaned and will develop decay unless sealed. Do you floss? Are these recurent caries? Your dentist knows.
Answered 6/25/2014
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