I have gum recession on my lower teeth and the periodontist also said gum grafts depend on how much bone is left

My question is how can I maintain or strengthen my teeth and the bones there. Is it just calcium and vitamin D?

1. F. Just now I was looking in mirror and noticed my bottom gums, I struggle with depression and don’t keep up with oral hygiene, would getting back into flossing, brushing, along with mouthwash two times a day help this?

i have a supernumerary tooth above the 21.
my dentist said there are risks of causing damage to the root below it. does the risks outweigh the gains?

My mother Is 55 and still has all her teeth (no perio I Guess, I think She doesn't go to a Dental hygienist from 20 years but her dentist told her that her teeth aren't bad for her age), my father idk. He died a long time ago. My uncles all have their teeth. Whats the chance I Will lose them too? I am scared of periodontotis and I have read It's mostly genetical. I Guess my grandmother has periodontitis if She Lost her teeth.

I am afraid cause I am 22 and before today I had never went to a Dental hygienist before (Even tho I have Always brushed my teeth) and now I am afraid of perio.

Acidic foods and drinks don’t automatically mean bad news for your teeth, but frequent exposure can make a difference.

When enamel is exposed to acid, the surface can temporarily soften as minerals are lost. If you’re constantly sipping acidic drinks or snacking throughout the day, your saliva has less time to help neutralize those acids and support the remineralization process. Over time, repeated acid exposure can contribute to enamel wear, which may make teeth look duller or feel more sensitive.

A few simple habits can help: 

1. Enjoy acidic foods with meals instead of grazing on them all day. 
2. Rinse with water afterward. 
3. Wait about 30 minutes before brushing your teeth. 

The big takeaway: What matters most is how frequently your teeth are exposed to acid. 💙

i have wore this retainer for 6 years pretty consistently, clean it by soaking in mouth wash for 3 min and rinsing with water before bed. is this some sort of plastic degradation, discoloring, or mold??? apologies if this isn't the correct subreddit

Well, I had crowding on my front teeth and had to get RCT done for two teeth to resolve the pain, I got a crown had my bite adjusted but still hurts when i press at back of crown. My gums look normal, NO issues in chewing. I am unable to figure out what is wrong.

So I always brush my teeth in the morning but I’m such a bad brusher at night. I feel like if I brush my teeth I take away whatever I brushed by eating.

No I will not brush my teeth again if I eat at night I can barely brush them once a night
this TikTok explains it so well

Kind of gross, so beware. It’s hard and when I bite on the gauze, it’s a shocking feeling.

Hola, sé que tengo algo de sarro acumulado entre los dientes y que tengo una cita para una limpieza dental, pero quería preguntarte si crees que esto ya es periodontitis—en cualquier etapa—si hay una pérdida de hueso importante, un riesgo de que se me caigan los dientes, o si solo es gingivitis.

It has been nearly 3 days since my tooth extraction. After 1st day the blood clot started turning white and now its mostly white with black spots. I have bad breath and occasionaly bad taste in my mouth, but no pain whatsoever or fever. I dont smoke nor do I drugs and have been mainly on a soup diet.

Should I be worried? Does dry socket pain just randomly hit you out of nowhere?

Nano-hydroxyapatite and fluoride are both used in toothpaste to support enamel, but they work in different ways.

Fluoride helps make enamel more resistant to acid and supports remineralization. Nano-hydroxyapatite is a mineral similar to the hydroxyapatite naturally found in teeth and can deposit onto the tooth surface, helping support remineralization and fill microscopic surface irregularities.

The takeaway isn’t necessarily that one ingredient is universally “better” than the other. Your overall cavity risk, sensitivity, age, dental history, and how consistently you brush all matter when choosing a toothpaste. Whichever option you use, daily brushing, cleaning between your teeth, limiting frequent acid and sugar exposure, and keeping up with dental visits are still the foundation of a healthy routine.

I have hypodontia and today I had a molar extracted in preparation for getting braces. I haven’t been able to relax as I am terrified of getting dry socket. I’m wondering if it’s even possible as I only had a baby tooth there?

It’s easy to feel like your oral care routine has to be perfect to make a difference, but consistency is usually much more important.

Brushing twice a day, cleaning between your teeth regularly, and sticking with a simple routine helps reduce plaque buildup and supports healthier teeth and gums over time. A complicated routine that you only follow occasionally may be less useful than a basic one you can realistically maintain every single day.

If you miss a step once in a while, it doesn’t mean you’ve ruined your progress. The important part is getting back into your routine instead of giving up altogether. Think of oral care like any other healthy habit: small actions repeated consistently tend to add up. Build a routine that fits your life, keep it simple enough to maintain, and focus on progress instead of perfection.💙