I ask this because i am seriously questioning this.
Situation:
Last year i was very ill and i know i've had 4 cavities needing to be filled but took 2 years away from the dentist for various reasons. I'm semi-close w the hygienist. And i "drill her" (hee-hee) on the state/condition of my teeth everytime i see here. I also am semi-skilled at reading dental xrays.
She told me that the cavities i had did not progress. In over 2yrs this is a big surprise for me. And that she *thought* that i *might* have 1 more cavity.
The dentist comes in and tells me i have 4 more cavities. All are supposedly "inbetween teeth." I am actually much better at flossing than brushing so this surprised me.
The 4 older ones are on top right and left and bottom right and left. Coincidentally (hee-hee "dentally" sorry!
) The new cavities are spread evenly- one in each quadrant just like the others i knew i had before.
I'm in my 30s and still have a lot of enamal on my teeth. This dentist also tried to tell BOTH my roommate and i that we grind our teeth and to get a mouthguard. Neither of us do and ever since then, i have been suspicious of his financial motives.
So people who know about dental issues- what do you think??