Help meeeeeeeee?

Im 15 andi havent been the dentisr since i was about 6


ive always brushed my teeth twice a day, and since i was about 8 i've had like white - blotchy stains on my teeth. on one of my teeth there is a yellow stain.. its like in the middle of the tooth. And both of my canines have gone a greyish colour. The bottom set of teeth are fine.. it makes me feel really self conscious too. I want to go to the dentist but i'm scared of what they'll think :S does anyone know whats wrong with them?

Help meeeeeeeee?
well my teeth get like that all the time! It's not a big deal. But your best bet is to just go to the dentist. They won't think things bad of you. They probobly see that stuff all the time. You could go to the dentist and if nothings wrong then just get your teeth whitened. just have your parents make you an appointment!








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Reply:Go to the dentist. Believe me dentists have seen brown rotting teeth, they've seen things 10,000 times worse than whatever is going on with your teeth. The longer you wait the longer you'll have to suffer with self consciousness. Have your parents make you an appointment now.
Reply:Darling - everyone is freaked out by their teeth - you can tell by the number of ads on tv for toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwaste, tooth whitening products, and gum. I'm SURE your teeth are fine - they are intact, they have been well cared for by you, and you seem to have healthy gums (which is a really important thing to think about). BUT...





You must go to the dentist. Period. The dentist has seen EVERYTHING in the world, and certainly your issues are not new to them. My guess (uneducated, except for my own teeth obsession) is that you have stains due to childhood illness (antibiotics when you are a baby can stain your permanent teeth, and it's nobody's fault), and the "greying" can be your imagination...or a sign of a more serious issue like root or nerve damage. Or, they might just need a professional cleaning! (the dentist has polishes and tools that a toothbrush cannot mimic - if you try to brush things tooooo much, you can cause damage to your gums and enamel).





So, please make an appointment. If your family doesn't have insurance, you might be surprised that a good dentist will clean your teeth for around $80 (please, please look up a good dentist - ask your doctor or a friend with good insurance for a recommendation. There are some bad guys/gals out there who can do damage, and you want someone with great references and continuing education), xray, examine your mouth (it's important to check for any skin problems IN the mouth, just like you check your skin for moles).





You will find your first "adult" dental visit to be GREAT - you'll get information on how to care for your teeth, you will know not to worry (or when to worry), and you'll be on your way to managing yourself as an adult. It sounds like you are responsible for caring for yourself. Good for you for asking questions about things that concern you - it's the best way to learn. But remember: the "splotches" aren't important if your teeth are healthy. The world of advertising is trying to make us all think that everyone has perfect straight white teeth and clear skin - this is an ideal, but there are 100s of shades of teeth and on any given day we all have a blemish. Perfect is healthy, not blemish-free. And remember doctors frequently train on unusual problems, or study them....there is nothing under the sun that they haven't read about, or heard about.





(one note - if money is a real issue and you can't get to a dentist, please call the local dental school and ask to be a trial patient. Dentists and hygenists have to learn on real people, and their training is supervised by dentists who are professors. A teaching school is a great place to get dental help, medical help, haircuts, etc. - don't be shy to look at ways to get what you need.) Good luck!



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