Monday, May 9, 2011

Soft Teeth? Really??

Q: "I have been told by my dentist that I have "soft teeth" because every time I go in for a checkup, I have at least 3 cavities. I brush twice a day, floss and am not a snacker. Is there such a thing as having genetically bad teeth?" A: Great question! In addition to being able to "pass on" the bad bacteria that cause dental cavities from mom to infant, there is another largely under-diagnosed genetic disease of enamel that is actually quite common. "Amelogenesis Imperfecta" is a genetic defect that affects tooth enamel directly.� There are essentially 4 ...

Source: http://www.metronycdentist.com/blog/2010/11/soft-teeth-really.htm

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