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CTyankee

(65,598 posts) Mon Nov 29, 2021, 05:21 PM Nov 2021

Do your teeth just wear out at a certain age? [View all]

I'm in my early 80s and my teeth are getting thin. I've still got most of them and wasn't concerned until I lost part of a tooth recently. It was the part that was in the back of the tooth but I was surprised it just crumbled off.

I wonder if the wonders of dentistry can reinforce teeth that are good but just getting thin?

I know we have dentists here on DU. Hope to hear from you!

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Do your teeth just wear out at a certain age? [View all] CTyankee Nov 2021 OP

My dentist told me never to chew ice! Shermann Nov 2021 #1

I used to do that but no more. Bad habit. CTyankee Nov 2021 #3

I'm always been super careful what I eat, nothing like hard candy, ice, etc. My friend has trouble RKP5637 Nov 2021 #2

I think it's genetic slightlv Nov 2021 #4

genetic. my grandma f had no cavities at her passing. gran a lost her teeth at 18. floss!!!! pansypoo53219 Nov 2021 #6

About once every two years my dentist uses a substance Polly Hennessey Nov 2021 #5

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