Causes for bad/breaking teeth?

Okay so since I was little, I have always had bad teeth. I went to the dentist every six months, brushed, flossed got fluoride but I always had cavities. Since I have become an adult, I have had major problems particularly that my teeth keep breaking. And it isn%26#039;t like I am gnawing on a bone or something; they have broken on things like a hamburger or chicken breast. This week I had the cap break in half on one of my teeth that had broken years earlier on cereal (CEREAL!!!). Now I have to have a new cap on it and a root canal. I have had many other root canals, an apicoectomy, two abscessed teeth where I had to have a second root canals...the list goes on and on! I read on one post here that there may be some kind of disease that causes weak teeth...anyone knows the name of this disease or any other suggestions as to my dental woes? As dental insurance SUCKS, it seems like I may have to take out a second loan on my house to pay for this so any info would help.

Causes for bad/breaking teeth?
The problems your having can be due to anyone of a number of issues or a combination of some. First, if your a Diabetic that could explain the problems your dealing with. Second, it could also be an issue of medication your mom took while carrying you. If she took any of the %26quot;Myicins%26quot; during that time frame it could explain your tooth issues. Some children after birth developed teeth without enamel due to Mom taking a Myicin type medication. Also, if you are chronically depleted of the proper amount of calcium in your body, that can be an issue. First, you need to see an MD and get a complete blood scan. You specifically want to check on blood sugar and calcium issues. Please do this ASAP....
Reply:Are you British?





Thanks for clarifying that you are not British. Actually, my answer would be the same no matter what.





How about immediate family? A lot of issues with teeth can be passed down (my family has %26quot;soft%26quot; teeth as the dentist says). It is also possible that your enamel is weakened and allows tiny pores on the surface of the teeth to grow gradually, thus allowing cavities chips and cracks over a period over time, even if you are a good brusher and flosser. Has the dentist been able to assess the blood flow and nerves?
Reply:Other than bad teeth, diet may be a factor.


Lots of sweets and soda (diet or not)?





Get of rid of the diet factor and you may not have brittle teeth.





There are genetic disorders such as amelogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta. These are genetic so that other members in the family, mom and dad, and children may have them. These are easily diagnosed with routine x-ray and visual examination.





Otherwise, the likely cause is diet.
Reply:I dont have ansers - but I can sure relate. I am in the same exact situation!!
Reply:You may have consider help from http://www.themouthdoctor.com/ and leave all those miseries of having that bad-breaking teeth.



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