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I'm 68, and have had had two, both involving upper canines -- one about twelve ago, the other about two. Very sedom get cavities, but some older fillings are breaking down.
I want to do a poll to see what is the average number of root canals a person have? I know I'm a freak because I have six on my front teeth due to an accident.
I used to have one, but after continued problems with that tooth I had it pulled out. With twice a day brushing, flossing and mouthwash use, as well as regular dental cleanings and checkups, I'm working very hard to prevent a repeat occurrence on any of my remaining teeth. I do have a number of crowns, though.
I've had 8 or 9 root canals, I've lost count. I had my first one when I was 25 and my last one a month ago, I'm 71 and have all my own teeth except for two that were extracted in my 20's because they required an apicoectomy and I couldn't afford it at that time.
That's what I think. I know several people my age who have no cavities at all, and I just don't believe their dental hygiene is so much better than mine.
Yeah genetics plays a big role and I think you are more likely to have problems if you had braces as a kid because I always get asked about if I had braces in regards to the problems I’ve had with my gums and my one tooth that has a root canal due to resorption. However, with the gum issues, both my parents have that. I am in my 40s.
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I have had 4 since age 55, all due to old fillings when in my teens that failed, though I guess I can’t complain that they lasted over 40 years. Thank goodness for dental insurance.
But have you had any kind of dental issues? If not, you're one of the lucky ones.
I've not had any either. No cavities, no root canals. No dental issues. Not even braces. 37. I plead the fifth on flossing, but I have an obsession with brushing my teeth. Every time I am able to I brush after eating (like if I'm not at work or out at a restaurant); I just can't stand to not brush my teeth after I've eaten a meal (after coming home from a restaurant, it's often one of the first things I'll do).
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