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LioJ
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I recently had a crown put on a molar (it grew in deformed, I needed a large filling on it at 13, which cracked and I got the crown on last month). My dentist also commented I have “teeth similar to my father” (never elaborated upon) which is absolutely terrifying to me, since I grew up constantly hearing about his dental issues from crowns, to extractions, to implants. I keep thinking since I’m only 18, with a crown and multiple fillings already, how much worse will things be 20 or 30 years down the line? In all fairness, my dental hygiene could be better, since I have oral sensory issues, which makes brushing and flossing difficult. I got my wisdom teeth out as well. Having to constantly look in the back of my mouth to use the syringe made me realize how much better I can take care of my teeth. At this point my anxiety over needing more fillings at such a young age is forcing me to brush my teeth more thoroughly despite sensory problems.
Sorry for such a rambling post, but basically, does supposedly inheriting dental issues and having a crown and multiple fillings at 18 mean I will have more severe dental problems down the line?
Sorry for such a rambling post, but basically, does supposedly inheriting dental issues and having a crown and multiple fillings at 18 mean I will have more severe dental problems down the line?