Are teeth that have fillings in them more susceptible to cavities? it seems like my teeth that have fillings in them always end up with other cavities. is that the way it always works?

Dr. : Dr. Zweig is correct in his explanation. What you don't explain in your question is whether or not it is the fillings that are cracking/breaking, or if you are getting cavities on other parts of the tooth. Diet and oral hygiene also play a large role in how easily new carious lesions will form.

Chehalis, Teeth : Chehalis, teeth with fillings are more susceptible to cavities. The real key is to figure out why you got the original cavity and make the changes needed to prevent the next. Without this process you are doomed to repeat the past. Hope this is helpful, michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow dentistry at suburban square 610-649-0313.

No. : No. It shouldnt work that way. However, if you are susceptible to caries (which was probably why the fillings were done in the first place) you would be susceptible to recurrent caries around the fillings. Also, once you have dental work done you must maintain it. With that said, it is unlikely that teeth with fillings would preferentially get dental decay rather that teeth without fillings.