Re: Is poor dental care a death sentence?

In article <eK2dnSk0s_Ao2N3VnZ2dnUVZ_tjinZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Steven Bornfeld <dentaltwinmung@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

There are several possible explanations (other than negligence). I'd
just be speculating.
Just two--if the tooth has a crown on it or large metal restoration and
the x-ray was not angulated at just the right angle, caries present a
year ago may well have been obscured by overlap from the restoration.
the major problem is a tooth with only fillings.
Also, as we get older, the gum often recedes, exposing the root
surface. The root surface is far softer than the enamel. If decay
starts, it sometimes progresses very, very quickly. Many older people
are also on medications that tend to cause dry mouth. This also can
encourage the rapid development of decay.
My gums are receding, actually I had him treat for sensitive gums and
he then had another chance to examine my teeth , which clearly showed
decay on an
X-ray long ago. He admits to seeing them now. Me too.
If this is not some fluke you may require much closer monitoring,
meticulous oral hygiene, perhaps a prescription fluoride gel to prevent
having a similar story on other teeth.
I really want to know explains such poor attention to detail
george
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