Results: Tooth Decay!
Published on 11/06/2023
I don't have much luck with my teeth. I brush 2 to 3 times a day and floss everyday. My bottom teeth are crooked so they see the worst tartar and plaque build up. My scheduled dental cleanings take a decent amount of work by the hygienist. My wife meanwhile brushes like once a day and doesn't floss. When she goes to the dentist her cleaning appointments are a breeze and they assume she has a very thorough regimen for her teeth. I only learned very recently that there was an explanation for this.
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Did you know that saliva is composed of different amounts of minerals, like calcium and phosphate. These minerals, along with water and fluoride, help protect the enamel on our teeth from harmful bacteria. Some people have a higher composition of certain minerals, which can give them an advantage in fighting cavities.
Yes
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No
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Do you know anyone like i do that barely brush and don't have any issues with their teeth?
Yes
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794 votes
No
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Do you have a pretty strict oral hygiene regime and still have issues with your teeth? Don't have a strict regime, don't have issues.
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Have a good regime and still have issues.
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don't have any teeth
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Not Applicable
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Do you have dental insurance? Did you have coverage all your life or did you go through many years with none? Don't have dental insurance
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656 votes
Do have dental insurance. I have had coverage of some kind all my life.
29%
638 votes
Do have dental insurance now but didn't have it all my life.
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516 votes
Not Applicable
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Did you know that Canada now has a national dental benefit? Right now its only for kids under 12 whose don't have coverage any other way but it is supposed to expand at some point in the future. Heard about it.
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Didn't know anything about it.
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not Canadian, heard about it.
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not Canadian, haven't heard.
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Not Applicable
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