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What Causes Dental Cavities?

what would cause a cluster of cavities in a month? I had my teeth cleaned a month ago and nothing was evident at all. Today I just got 8 fillings on my top teeth. I am a type 2 diabetic on an insulin pump and take an antidepressant and mood stabilizer. My dentist of 25 years really didn't have an explanation. I haven't had a blood test in a while...generally my Endocrinoligist does full blood screens along with my A-1C-no red flags
I had a very slight upper respiratory issue after Christmas, but didn't last long. I know I am not supposed to do this but I had some Augmenten that was prescribed for me this summer for an abdominal cyst and it didn't work but I kept it and probably had 5- 7 days of pills and I took them until I ran out. Otherwise, I have
not been seriously ill or started new long term meds. Any thoughts?
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Hello and welcome to Health Care Magic, I have gone through your query and I can understand your concern.


Dental caries is a microbial disease (microorganisms) which desteoys the hard structure of tooth. The Various factors that may help the microbial attack are:
Food mostly Carbs
Number of Microorganisms itself
Personal Immune/ Defence Response
Time.
Though some people have genetic predisposition for caries but other than that Any condition that may encourage the above factors will also increase the chances of Caries.

Now as you suggested, You are a Diabetic Patient. In Diabetes the Recovery Time/Repair of Body from any insult/microbial attack/injury is hampered and also it increases the number of Microorganisms in the mouth. Thus Diabetics have a more predisposition for Caries as well.

Moreover the Poor Oral Hygiene as seen with many Diabetic patients can also relate to it.


I would suggest you to have a visit to your dentist, if you haven’t had them filled all. Moreover, if i were your dentist, i would have advised you to increase your fibrous foods intake, Proper And Regular Cleaning of teeth.

I would also advise you to Brush n Floss regularly and positively. Use Oral Rinses to decrease the load of Microorganisms in your mouth and for freash breath.


Hope It was Helpful.

Thanks and Regards

Dr Himayun Mir
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What Causes Dental Cavities?

Hello and welcome to Health Care Magic, I have gone through your query and I can understand your concern. Dental caries is a microbial disease (microorganisms) which desteoys the hard structure of tooth. The Various factors that may help the microbial attack are: Food mostly Carbs Number of Microorganisms itself Personal Immune/ Defence Response Time. Though some people have genetic predisposition for caries but other than that Any condition that may encourage the above factors will also increase the chances of Caries. Now as you suggested, You are a Diabetic Patient. In Diabetes the Recovery Time/Repair of Body from any insult/microbial attack/injury is hampered and also it increases the number of Microorganisms in the mouth. Thus Diabetics have a more predisposition for Caries as well. Moreover the Poor Oral Hygiene as seen with many Diabetic patients can also relate to it. I would suggest you to have a visit to your dentist, if you haven’t had them filled all. Moreover, if i were your dentist, i would have advised you to increase your fibrous foods intake, Proper And Regular Cleaning of teeth. I would also advise you to Brush n Floss regularly and positively. Use Oral Rinses to decrease the load of Microorganisms in your mouth and for freash breath. Hope It was Helpful. Thanks and Regards Dr Himayun Mir