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Teeth getting weak and small
The teeth of my mother ( 56 yrs, diabetic) is getting weak and are becoming smaller day by day. Went to multiple dentist but no one suggests any toothpaste or mouth wash or any other meds ( except vitamins).
Please suggest a good toothpaste which can remineralise her teeth and sustain the strength.
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See there is pt .under complicated medical condition diabetes.this problem is very common for those pt. But uh don't need to any type of tooth paste or mouth wash bcs this was not help full for this condition uh need to full mouth rehabilitation.
Contact to ur nearest oral and maxillofacial surgeons and prosthodontics, periodontics.
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She must be suffering from a condition called bruxism or night grinding which causes wearing away of teeth and reduction of tooth height.she might require total dental rehabilitation in order to restore dental health and restore chewing abilities,Need to proceed with caution as it requires reassurance and cooperation from the patients side.
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Hello,
The teeth are becoming weak and small because of multiple factors involved like age, diabetes, grinding of teeth, weak gums, improper oral hygiene methods.
Teeth do not heal or regrow like your skin or any organ in your body.
Only changing toothpaste and mouthwash is not going to help.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist to get a thorough cleaning of her teeth done, ask them about proper oral hygiene maintenance
Check for subconscious teeth grinding habits or sleep apnea.
Get a OPG(xray) of her teeth to get a better understanding of the teeth and support structure
Health Tips
Use a softer bristle brush, a non abrasive toothpaste and round motion while brushing.
use flossing/interdental brush
use chlorhexidine mouthwash
use a gum astringent to massage your gums
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No toothpaste or mouthwash can regrow the teeth to it's normal phase once it has got small. If the teeth has become attrited and small you can use desensitizing toothpaste to seal the dentinal tubules . Well any toothpaste can only be sujjested after looking the condition of the teeth.
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Hello
Teeth becoming smaller means they are getting attrided due to excessive tooth rubbing against each other
No toothpaste or mouthwash is going to solve this problem
You can get night gaurd fabricated so that they won't reduce further
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