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RKP5637

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

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 05:33 PM

Nov 2021

with their teeth actually breaking off at the gum line ... since young. I think the porosity might differ making some teeth more fragile. It will be interesting to hear what some dentists say. Fortunately, I've never had that problem and I'm older than dirt!!! LOL

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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