Dentists Debunk 15 More Teeth Myths

Dentists Debunk 15 More Teeth Myths | Debunked

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Dentists Dr. John Yoo and Dr. Jason Lin debunk 15 more myths about teeth. They explain how cavities can be reversed, if acidic foods will whiten teeth, and how long fillings last. They also talk about what you should do with a knocked-out tooth - as well as how long you have before it's gone for good.
Yoo is a pediatric dentist in New York City and New Jersey and cofounder of Beam City Dental and Beam Street Dental. You can learn more about his work here: www.beamcitydental.com/about-...
Lin is an orthodontist in New York City and New Jersey and cofounder of Beam City Dental and Beam Street Dental. You can learn more about his work here: www.beamcitydental.com/about-...
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Cavities are irreversible
1:51 Acidic fruits will whiten your smile
2:41 Braces are just for crooked teeth
3:39 A knocked-out tooth is gone for good
4:45 Diet sodas won't give you cavities
5:32 Fillings last forever
6:06 Dental cleanings aren't necessary
6:58 Retainers aren't for life
7:42 You should floss before brushing
8:32 Baby teeth aren't important
9:12 Everyone has wisdom teeth
10:00 Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda are good toothpaste replacements
10:39 You're too old to get braces
11:31 Teeth that have had root canals can't feel
12:41 You'll inevitably lose all your teeth when you're old
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@hipnhappenin 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad they had a pediatric dentist because he can explain complicated concepts in an easy-to-understand way since he's used to talking to kids.

@CarmenO 2 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@bboyhanvzla 2 жыл бұрын

yup, people are really stupid nowadays, so they need things to be explained in a easy-to-understand way, otherwise, they'll never grasp any complex concept. We need to protect stupid people! they'll never have to make an effort to understand complex things!

@spoopyd.8910 2 жыл бұрын

And that's good for us sorta-kids! Woo-hoo!

@GaryLiseo 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was funny how some of his explanations sounded more kid-guided (like people who teach younger kids that say fake swears)

@tortellinifettuccine 2 жыл бұрын

more like the American education system has failed so drastically that the majority of the American population can't understand basic medical terms

@daniyalshah4338 Жыл бұрын

"It was either being a dentist or a K-pop idol" This guy is iconic

@baldwinivofjerusalem47 Жыл бұрын

He chose wise.

@estheromage3709 Жыл бұрын

aswrrrr this joke cracked me up so much😂😂

@sleepyearth 8 ай бұрын

This reminds me of wendy from red velvet. She said she will probably be a dentist if she isn't a kpop idol.

@Sara-tq6tl 7 ай бұрын

I don't know how well he sings but he is cute enough to be a K-pop idol.

@FactsDontCareAboutFeelings_97 3 ай бұрын

Really? Iconic? Yeah that’s a bit much. Cringe comment.

@roderickstewart8040 Жыл бұрын

I am a dentist in practice for 40 years. These two young doctors need to be commended for excellent information presented in a very entertaining format. Well done. Keep up the good work

@notradamaza4035 Жыл бұрын

Hey Roderick! Do you have any advice on going to dental school? My dad’s been a dentist for 20 years now and is strongly against the idea, I also asked some other senior dentists and they all said medicine is better, but I know I like dentistry.

@michaellopez-lq5fn Жыл бұрын

Rod Stewart.. nice

@FilippoCardoni Жыл бұрын

@@notradamaza4035 Do what you like, it's not like you'll ever be broke being a dentist anyway, it's already a high paying job

@c50m4 Жыл бұрын

@@notradamaza4035 as a doctor... if you want a personel life go be a dentist. Hopital working conditions are horrible.

@rehmasiddique5084 Жыл бұрын

@@notradamaza4035 dental> medical

@morenol1990 Жыл бұрын

I actually worked with Dr. John Yoo at a Pediatric Dental Office. He's one of the most outgoing and kind doctors I've worked with and is great with children, fully explaining what we're gonna do and how there's nothing scary when it comes to visiting the dentist. Such a kind soul I'll never forget.

@duran4571 Жыл бұрын

I did too

@foxes1127 Жыл бұрын

@@duran4571 OMG ME TOO SUCH A COINCIDENCE

@ssIkidnapKids Жыл бұрын

Bro, me too! I also worked with santa clause

@morenol1990 Жыл бұрын

@@ssIkidnapKids yeah not funny, bad joke.

@ssIkidnapKids Жыл бұрын

@@morenol1990 I am just making fun of the clowns under your comment saying me too

@Julie-mi1dz 2 жыл бұрын

Taking a young child's mental wellbeing into account when it comes to tooth removal just shows me these guys are true professionals who care for their patients. Too many parents think too little of how cruel kids can be to one another.

@sumtingwong8768 2 жыл бұрын

I mean a lot of those kids where compete accidents, so why would they care about how stupid they look to other kids?

@lizicadumitru9683 2 жыл бұрын

@@sumtingwong8768 Say wha...??

@sumtingwong8768 2 жыл бұрын

@@lizicadumitru9683 lol look it up, its psychological

@lizicadumitru9683 2 жыл бұрын

@@sumtingwong8768 What am I supposed to be looking up? Your comment there doesn't make sense to me. Even with the correction of complete and not compete, I'm assuming?

@uniqueusername69 2 жыл бұрын

This is so true. I remember my first time at the dentist's office. I was crying hard in the waiting room because I was afraid and my mom didn't like that so she slapped my cheek and told me I'd get cancer if I didn't have my baby tooth removed (one of my permanent teeth had just started to grow and it's starting to overlap with the baby tooth). That experience made me scared of dentists for a very long time.

@fulanichild3138 2 жыл бұрын

With regards to genetics, several years ago I read an article by a man in his sixties who had an identical twin. He wrote that he and his twin had lost the exact same teeth in the exact same order within a few months of each other. If one lost a tooth, the other knew his same tooth would go shortly. Fascinating.

@maddison9107 2 жыл бұрын

As an identical twin, when my sister and I were babies my mother said I would be getting my first tooth, and the next night it was my sister turn. Same tooth.

@nedarutkauskaite 2 жыл бұрын

oh my god that's so interesting! 😯

@GaryLiseo 2 жыл бұрын

My twin and I are very different from that (aside from not being identical) She needed braces while I never got them and my wisdom teeth (4) are in and fine but hers were removed

@norbertcsaszar4746 2 жыл бұрын

Genetics play a huge role IMO how your teeth are. My family have notoriously bad teeth,so i took extra care to them. But alas,i'm 28 and having all shorts of problems with my teeth. Of course it matters a lot if you take care of them,but in the end,if your genes are bad in this regard,you cant do anything about it.

@fadjeja3141 2 жыл бұрын

@@GaryLiseo maybe you were breastfed and your twin bottle fed...bottle fed children often get crooked teeth. Crooked teeth has nothing to do with genetics...(orthotropics)

@sourdface4709 Жыл бұрын

The fact there is a period of our lives where our teeth just start falling out of our mouth, and then they all come back and this whole thing never happens again (normally), is one of the more bizarre and mind boggling facets of human physiology. Imagine being an alien raising a human child and this starts happening to them, and you have no explanation and no way to console your understandably distressed and despairing child.

@explodyz Жыл бұрын

Imagine if our other bones did this

@someshsaharan5813 Жыл бұрын

Happens with dogs too, not just humans

@mastermommissioneshider719 Жыл бұрын

Happens to animals too like cats

@Alya-tv2gb Жыл бұрын

Some animals shed their skin

@whatTFisThis Жыл бұрын

Most animals work this way tho lmao

@optimistic_cynic Жыл бұрын

When they mentioned the psychological wellbeing of the child after having their baby teeth removed, I almost teared up. I remember being 6 or 7 years old when both my top front teeth were removed. I had such a hard time talking like I used to and often caught people staring at my teeth. Highly uncomfortable and anxiety inducing. It was even harder because English wasn't my first language and I was still learning how to make proper sentences.

@cannedcan9788 Жыл бұрын

Baby teeth being pulled out is something I haven’t thought about in years, I remember my mom pulling out one that was loose while we were on the metro… 😂 Fortunately I never had two front teeth in close proximity removed, I really feel for you though, people underestimate how self aware children can be. 😢

@zzodysseuszz Жыл бұрын

I showed it off

@christyryuu Жыл бұрын

Awwhhh ♥️♥️♥️

@MM-pv5tp Жыл бұрын

Imagine crying and almost needing therapy because of some baby teeth.

@cannedcan9788 Жыл бұрын

@@MM-pv5tp you will be dipped into sulfuric acid in approximately 86 weeks

@b.calvinsaul1909 2 жыл бұрын

It is so nice when the 'experts' selected for these videos are actually experts! They passed to each other's area of expertise, discussed and explored topics, didn't shy away from telling the painful truth, etc. 10/10! Fantastic pair of knowledgeable doctors!

@hmrhuang 2 жыл бұрын

agreed. experts who are medically EDUCATED and CERTIFIED, not like graduates of Google and/or KZfaq University (rme).............

@Emerl18 2 жыл бұрын

You mean the painful tooth?

@ontheroad5555 2 жыл бұрын

"Painful truth" pun intended.

@QuantumNetwork 2 жыл бұрын

Experts can still be wrong though, they mentioned rinsing your mouth with water but that’s the worst thing you can do after brushing as you’re just getting rid of the protection the toothpaste provided

@hmrhuang 2 жыл бұрын

@@QuantumNetwork no. water has a neutral pH so it's OK on your teeth. rinsing with water doesn't remove all the fluoride from your teeth (besides you only need trace amounts to keep your teeth strong and healthy)

@Shridra 2 жыл бұрын

Genetics play a huge part in teeth. I went to the dentist every 3 months, brushed after every meal, flossed every day, used medicated mouthwash, didn't eat or drink anything overly acidic, and they still found usually 2 cavities at EVERY SINGLE APPOINTMENT. When I moved out of my parents house my husband and I were EXTREMELY poor (couldn't even afford rent or food, let alone dentistry) and by the time I had a little money my teeth had gone beyond what I could pay for. So now I'm 34 and getting full dentures because it's easier and cheaper than attempting to fix the mess that was my mouth. (ETA - for those of you trying to tell me how to fix them, they're already gone) Definitely do what you can, but if you're in a similar situation just know that you're not alone

@GenkoNoMiko 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about your situation. ☹️ Hope things got better for you. For me, I first noticed the genetics thing when differences between me and my best friend started becoming REALLY apparent. I am a religious brusher and flosser (plus I rarely eat or drink anything sugary or acidic). However, I’d get cavities all the time whereas my best friend always drank sodas, ate tons of candy, and never flossed. Till this day she’s had only two fillings and I’ve had more than ten. 😢 I can really only chalk it up to genetics at this point.

@Shridra 2 жыл бұрын

@@GenkoNoMiko Thank you. I'm going for my molds on Monday and should have my dentures some time next month. I'm excited. Yes, I noticed a lot of differences between my husband and myself too. We literally ate the exact same thing for most of our life together and while my teeth have continued getting worse and worse he's only been to the dentist twice in his life to remove molars that cracked, and his teeth are still perfect. Just hoping our kids take after his side!

@BlueTressym 2 жыл бұрын

I have awful teeth too; mine practically fall out if someone looks funny at them. In my case it was exacerbated by the fact that I was almost never taken to the dentisi as a child and when I got old enough to try and handle it myself, my dentist was a butcher and it really put me off. Even though I know I need to go regularly, I still avoid it as much as possible. I have several teeth missing so I avoid smiling and cover my mouth a lot; mostly I just don't socialise. I tried dentures but they are incredibly uncomfortable, they give me a speech impediment, and I can't eat with them in, so it feels like they defeat their own purpose. Oh, and my dentist is patronising and dismissive. I sincerely hope your dentures are everything mine are not: functional, unobtrusive, and comfortable.

@moonmanthebigot6114 2 жыл бұрын

Long time ago I smoked meth and everything else didn’t brush my teeth or floss for over a year, only had two cavities, gum disease & horrible breath. I can only imagine having a mouth as sensitive as yours. The dentist told me about water floss toothbrush’s and I have used them ever since they work really well. would recommend

@lolwtnick4362 2 жыл бұрын

did you get second opinions too? i noticed not all dentists are the same. some want that money and run up a long list of things. they wanted to take out my fillings ive had since childhood because they were toxic

@leiannaornik8001 Жыл бұрын

Super likeable Dentists answering questions simply and honestly. Please do more of these videos .

@Captain_Jack514 Жыл бұрын

@Dan N The equipment they’ve invested in is very expensive.

@LinDa-vx3ly Жыл бұрын

And cute, too. Lol

@clorozweepvmundosalazar5153 5 ай бұрын

DanN-nv7kg And they’re still middle class, why do you think? All those bills go towards never ending dental school debt, expensive dental equipment, dental assistants and dental hygienists, bills for the dental office and etc., The su*cide rate is high amongst dentists because of the never ending debt

@user-be5qg7mr1s 3 ай бұрын

very handsome guys

@saiparayan4047 Жыл бұрын

I do brush twice in a day but haven't flossed in my entire life , but after watching this i am pretty terrified of how prone we are to damaging our teeth.

@christyryuu Жыл бұрын

Go floss and visit a dentist asap.

@jeffo4817 11 ай бұрын

Your teeth are probably dead under gum line you definitely have gum disease. I am a dentist

@luingalls 2 жыл бұрын

You had me at "cavities are reversable". I found this out when my two year old son's dentist wanted to knock him out to take care of some 'caries'. That scared me a little, so i did some research and started a regimen of xylitol and nightly MI paste. It worked, he didn't get those fillings and I learned something very important.

@mrjr03 2 жыл бұрын

What is MI paste?

@mrjr03 2 жыл бұрын

I just googled it, interesting!

@blahbleh5671 2 жыл бұрын

very interesting indeed

@ziqilol4643 2 жыл бұрын

where did you get the mi paste from?

@dragan176 2 жыл бұрын

Cavities can be stopped, but if the hole is deep enough, it can be quite hard to clean and bacteria will build up. That can cause the cavity to get bigger again

@mars009 2 жыл бұрын

"Dental cleanings aren't necessary" yo ... I don't think I could live without them every 6 months. My teeth just feel great after having them done, and hearing my dentist go "everything looks good, no concerns" is just the cherry on the top

@cynthiakeller5954 2 жыл бұрын

Same, I'm in my 60s

@kathleenking47 2 жыл бұрын

Also, chew sugarless gum. It's great to remove plaque if not near a toothbrush

@derscarf3803 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, interesting, for me the difference was not that big, and thats after the first time doing a cleaning at the dentist (didn't know back then that its normal to do cleanings regularly) the biggest difference for me was that spot behind the lower retainer where it gets brownish really fast from tea and since it was my first time i had buildups in that region that got cleaned away.

@alexaalexutza97 Жыл бұрын

Ooh I love when my dentist tells me that

@sh-oo4wm Жыл бұрын

if u get a high quality battery operated tooth brush youd get that same feeling

@iqbalmatondang Жыл бұрын

My front tooth knocked out during an accident. My dad came to the place of accident and found my tooth on the trash bin 2 hours after the accident. He put it on a bottle of milk. I had my surgery 4-5 hours after the accident and the tooth implanted for 1 month with bracing. After that my tooth went back to normal

@yourweirduncle4441 Жыл бұрын

This happened to me once i fell off the bed and my dad my dad out it in milk....and shoved it back in....nth really happned i still got it sooo

@komfykoala6083 9 ай бұрын

You can put it in a container and spit on it till it's fully submerged and take it to the dentist. There's a chance it can be saved in this case.

@justinlast2lastharder749 Ай бұрын

I had one of my top two front teeth kicked back to the roof of my mouth... Immediately shoved it down vertical again and pushed it back in. Was loose for about a month then has been perfectly fine since.

@pharmacyknowledge1763 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how honest and humble they both were regarding their profession. I would definitely see these dentists in a heartbeat. This was an excellent video.

@dr.johnyoo 2 жыл бұрын

Omg yasss, letsGOOOO! Thank you to the amazing team at Insider for inviting my bestie and me 🙏 And to everyone sharing their personal experiences and feedback, thank you so much (it makes it 100x more fun). Did u floss today? 👀👀

@gaurangverma5470 2 жыл бұрын

Yaaaas King

@itzsusanx3 2 жыл бұрын

yes i just did

@108u9 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr Yoo, is it true that gums that have rescinded because of tartar build up no longer come back? 😰 And any advice on minimising acidic impact when consuming citrus fruits like oranges and green apples? Thank you!🙏

@divyanshimaurya5151 2 жыл бұрын

Your smile.. was so awesome..

@bien4u 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@Paper-Parrot 2 жыл бұрын

I've always struggled to maintain the habit of brushing my teeth, and mental illness only made it worse (if you know, you know). This video made me get up and do a thorough brushing and flossing.

@phastinemoon 2 жыл бұрын

I keep my toothbrush AND floss in the shower, and brush while I’m showering - it’s the easiest way for me to remember, and I ALWAYS shower, because the sensation of warm, running water is really good for my mental health. My hygienist also recommended a neat trick - brush with toothpaste, and before you spit out your toothpaste, floss, and get some of the benefit of the toothpaste in between your teeth. It’s worked really well, so far.

@Mr-Broccoli 2 жыл бұрын

I know... its a real struggle. After drinking some cold water and feeling one of my teeth unusually sensitive I had a look and saw a small cavity forming... I'm trying hard to get back into good habits but everything is a battle. Try and stay strong and hopefully we will all get through what we are individually going through..

@rachelasf2125 2 жыл бұрын

I get it. Ppl/ family will be like why don’t you take care of yourself. No drive desire to do it

@xBrunettexxxBeautyx 2 жыл бұрын

Just remember brushing your teeth for 1 minute is better than nothing (or even just rinsing with mouth wash if you don’t have the energy for that), and most the time once you start (at least for me) it’s not so bad & you’ll do it for the proper duration. I paid a lot of money to get 2 root canals & some fillings last year and still need 1 more root canal & some fillings, so after paying so much I definitely take care of my teeth now & I always floss too. I watch/listen to a youtube video at the same time to distract my brain from thinking “I don’t want to do this”.

@kiwi6421 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I come from a similar place. I brush my teeth now every day after years of neglect because of mental illness, and my dentist has been wonderful in helping to reverse the damage done. My mouth is completely fixed now and I stay on top of things by making it a routine. I don't have a regular job and I work from home so my schedule was super random and screwed up. I understand that a lot of people's days are like now that with the virus and it can especially impact people with depression. But if I got up at the same time and did my stuff in the same order each day, it made it easy to remember to brush my teeth. If you struggle with keeping your teeth brushed, try to think of a way to structure your day so you can make a reoccurring habit of it.

@elijahhang9986 Жыл бұрын

I was blessed with horrible genetics...I brush twice a day with my electric toothbrush and floss every night (additionally, I make sure to only spit and I don't rinse the fluoride out of my mouth). I've had a few cavities, painful impacted teeth, tartar buildup and crooked teeth! My fiancé has never been diagnosed with any of these things and she only brushes once in the morning and flosses at night! She has a strange routine, but it blows my mind -_-

@VGK702 Жыл бұрын

Same... Impacted teeth, crooked teeth cavities, receding gums and gum disease for me even though I brush and floss religiously. My wife on the other hand just brushes twice a day and flosses every now and then and amazingly has had only 1 cavity in my 12 years of knowing her.

@catalinaramirez3654 Жыл бұрын

Having bad teeth genetics is the WORST! I suffer this too, my whole life I´ve been brushing my teeth 2-3 times a day (some days even more), Im 21 and have had 5 cavities already, and tendency to develop tartar according to my dentist... and I know so many people who brush their teeth once a day (some days they dont even do it) and they have nothing! It makes me so mad

@EmyajEniacSovereign Жыл бұрын

I am beginning to suspect that most things people are told to do, happens to be where you shoot yourself in the foot in reality.. Then it is blamed on the excuse of genetics LOL.

@DeepSeas.. Жыл бұрын

I can guarantee that you’re not brushing and flossing your teeth thoroughly.

@c50m4 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you should rinse with water afterwards... EDIT: googled it, learned something today. Guess im walking around with toothpaste in my mouth every night now

@Vazic-.- Жыл бұрын

8:05 My dentist said to not rinse your mouth out with water. So the fluoride has time to do it’s job. A fluoride mouthwash without alcohol is acceptable though.

@duckmercy11 Жыл бұрын

Nah I rinse and just add extra paste afterwards.

@mind-of-neo 2 жыл бұрын

My parents never once took me to a dentist. The first time I went i took myself just before turning 20 years old. I had an entire tooth in the corner rotted away. they removed like 90% of it and were going to do a crown over two appts, but i never got to the second one because i lost my insurance and they refused to do it. Medicine being a for prodit industry is a big problem.

@palmercolson7037 2 жыл бұрын

Most importantly, it is because health insurance is almost 100% employer provided/arranged. If you lose your job or are self employed, the insurance can be more expensive. The original version of ObamaCare and/or universally available Medicare would have help with getting low cost personal insurance or one that you just have always available.

@toothrestorer6588 2 жыл бұрын

No offense, but the biggest problem is that you didn’t take care of your teeth. You are an adult now and need to take some responsibility. Don’t blame dentistry or your parents. I’m sure that your post was written on a phone that costs you money which you had no problem coming up with the money for. If you are low income, there are clinics out there that will provide care at reduced cost. You have to seek them out. Call your local dental society and inquire.

@inspiredby624 2 жыл бұрын

@@toothrestorer6588 I kinda disagree on that one. I think it's fair to blame parents for everything that happens until someone is 18 because often people don't have the option of making their own decision before they are of age. The thing with teeth is that lack of care often has delayed consequences so losing a teeth at 19 or 20 would still be the fault of neglected dental care by the parents. Obviously a grown adult should take some responsibility for themselves and start to take care of their teeth properly regardless of what happened before but we shouldn't pretend that taking care of teeth that are already damaged isn't a whole lot more expensive then taking care of healthy teeth.

@Mikey-jv5fv 2 жыл бұрын

@@toothrestorer6588 not showing up to their second appointment was partially their fault but it was absolutely the responsibility of their parents take them to the dentist or failing that establishing good dental hygiene habits for their child. It is this persons parents fault for not taking their child to the dentist I don’t see what’s so difficult to understand? In fact this person did literally take responsibility for their health as an adult and see a dentist when they were able.

@klarabarunovic9841 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda same😭

@katiescott3354 2 жыл бұрын

I got braces for the first time at 25. Paid for them myself, no coverage. 100% do not regret my decision and I'm sure as hell going to be wearing my retainer! So much easier for dental hygiene, not chewing on my tongue anymore, cosmetically nicer smile. Love my teeth.

@axle9736 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my braces taken off roughly 4 days ago. Im now trying to get used to retainers, good luck with braces :).

@zuzu6864 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to get braces as well since my teeth are uneven and I've got the papers before but my mom was like 'it's really expensive and you have to wait a long time' which apparently, its free if you're under 18, but there's a long waiting list though

@NomfundoV8 2 жыл бұрын

How did you stop chewing on your tongue?

@a.m.scape_5133 2 жыл бұрын

@@NomfundoV8 my teeth were so crowded from wisdom teeth, that normal everyday chewing would often result in biting my tongue or cheeks almost daily

@NomfundoV8 2 жыл бұрын

@@a.m.scape_5133 Oh I understand now thanks for clarifying, so glad all is well now with your teeth.

@pro100olga Жыл бұрын

I wish all the dentists were like these guys! So kind, positive and relaxing ❤️

@Tulip3030 Жыл бұрын

These two are great~ They're funny, intelligent, and I've never wanted to brush my teeth more than after this video. Seriously, learning that my enamel-level cavities can remineralize through the flouride in toothpaste is huge. I always felt a little helpless about the idea of cavities.

@thoseradstars Жыл бұрын

If you can get ahold of some Sensodyne with Novamin (not sold in the USA but you can get it through Amazon from sellers in the UK), it’ll help you remineralize faster. It’s what I did. 3 cavities gone. In 2013, they showed up on X-Ray and I couldn’t afford to have them filled. My roommate bought some of that toothpaste in bulk for me and I use it daily (to this day). 2-3 years later, I was able to get back to the dentist, and the cavities were gone. I only just got dental insurance recently so I will finally be able to start going again. I’ve had to mostly take care of everything on my own for the past decade, so I know the struggle.

@Tulip3030 Жыл бұрын

@@thoseradstars Thank you for the advice, that sounds amazing~ I think I'll try it out, I believe I've heard high praise for Colgate Total too but I didn't read anything specific on remineralization

@kennethshupe8946 2 жыл бұрын

I learned from experience that sleeping with my mouth open caused cavities (dry mouth). Evidently saliva adds a layer of protection to your teeth. I wish I knew that before I had the cavities so here is your headsup.

@user02406 2 жыл бұрын

same, i am a mouth breather because of my sinusitis and I have had so many cavities rip

@Anvar2308 2 жыл бұрын

Nah, when i was younger, i always woke up with saliva in my mouth, cuz i don't want to swallow it, still had a lot of cavities

@skrittle555 2 жыл бұрын

@@Anvar2308 well a dry mouth isn't the ONLY thing that causes cavities

@vizari9570 2 жыл бұрын

Man I think I have cavities. Like I ate the cookie once but it as super crunchy and after a few bites it started to hurt a little. Or if I eat something really cold it also hurts. When I was younger I barely brushed my teeth but now I'm older and brush once every morning. I haven't been to a dentist in years and I'm starting to get worried.

@Chreezera 2 жыл бұрын

@@vizari9570 Maybe sensitivity ? And definitely cavities. Get em checked cuz it just gets worse and hurts like hell

@Vlidery13 2 жыл бұрын

My parents didn't care about tooth hygiene so I'm basically already screwed for life 😂 having to fix all your tooth problems mid 20's isn't fun and very expensive so please people go see your dentist!

@xavier7582 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, my erosion started already when I was 19 and now I am 24 and feel like my teeth are like yellow sensitive pearls

@klarabarunovic9841 2 жыл бұрын

Same, when I first went to the dentist I was about 13-14 years old and some of my molars were basically rotten... I am now missing one molar tooth🥴

@cymbamcreynolds8838 2 жыл бұрын

Learning about tooth hygiene as an adult with gum disease made me realize why public schools have dentist come to the schools for a cleaning. Many parents wouldn't take their kids to a yearly physical if schools didn't force them

@Vlidery13 2 жыл бұрын

@@cymbamcreynolds8838 ow they do that over there? That's actually quite nice. Over here it's kinda your own responsibility sadly.

@Vlidery13 2 жыл бұрын

@@xavier7582 mine are also very yellow and I hate cold drinks and foods cause it literally hurts

@vizelya 2 жыл бұрын

I never flossed in my entire life, no one told me about it until I went to the dentist half a year ago and she was *terrified* at the sight of my teeth. I had around 18 cavities, 2 needing root canal, and 2 of my wisdom teeth have to be removed. I spent around 1000 dollars on my teeth, and still somewhat not caring for it properly. I now feel better looking at my teeth because I used to get so grossed out with them as they were naturally yellow and me not taking care of it properly just made it worse, it’s still yellow now but better! Planning to have it whitened tho, cos I always wear masks wherever I go (even before covid) cos of low self esteem lmao.

@TheSouthIsHot Жыл бұрын

Even with low self-esteem, you have the right to take care of your teeth.

@lonelystoner8594 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏, Thought I was alone ,I was searching for this comment ,Same story here gurl only 1 root canal and 13 cavities,and I gotta get my 2 wisdom out. U r Comment made me feel soo happy thoe ,Glad your still Here I know first hand how hard the first trip was ❤️ xoxo

@kashnimago2096 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience

@truthalonetriumphs6572 Жыл бұрын

You got all this taken care of for $1000? Where do you live? Seriously.

@vizelya Жыл бұрын

@@truthalonetriumphs6572 southeast asia!

@sankethbe Жыл бұрын

These are some of the best dentists I've seen. Very professional and passionate about dentistry.

@TheChubbyJenny 2 жыл бұрын

I ran into my brother’s forehead when I was young, one of my front tooth was hanging on its root and I thought was gonna lose it 😀 Had to wait until the next day to get it fixed but it’s still with me 20 years later. Thank you to all the wonderful Dentists for preserving our precious smile 🙏🏻

@sweetkittykat2000 2 жыл бұрын

My sister ran into my brother's head and lost her front tooth in a similar way. She got it put back in her mouth, and everything was good until like 10 years later when her tooth started to become discolored and it turns out the root had died.

@JohnDoe-pd4jo 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ, all these sisters running into heads lol.

@crying.sobbing.throwingup 2 жыл бұрын

you had 210 likes the replies had 10 likes, *now they're all 11*

@twes619 2 жыл бұрын

Damn you're lucky. I got elbowed in my mouth playing basketball, front tooth was pushed backwards, tooth died a few months later even though I was at the dentist within an hour or so and I had to get a crown... Sucked.

@crying.sobbing.throwingup 2 жыл бұрын

@@twes619 oh my lord

@jacksprat429 2 жыл бұрын

My son knocked his tooth out slipping and falling against a cupboard door. My husband and I, told him to wash it and replace it immediately, which he did. We then took him to the dentist immediately, and the dentist was very impressed, that we had done this. His tooth was chipped, but he still has that tooth, and he has just turned 50 years old.

@rin55 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that's really amazing! Good thinking!

@jacksprat429 2 ай бұрын

@@rin55 Thanks. He was 10 at the time.

@SamMurray1997 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos, I'm 25 just had major reconstructive surgery on teeth including 4 premolars removed due to overcrowding and now braces! It's really refreshing to hear all of this including you're never too old for braces. Take care of your teeth young and for your children if you can afford it! My family grew up very poor and couldnt even afford dental visits but I always made sure to have clean teeth, never had a cavity, but there's always more issues than just clean or dirty teeth!

@brunaramalhogalamba4884 Жыл бұрын

"You can't control genetics" - Thank you for stating that. I'm 26 and I have periodontitis, but my oral hygiene is nearly perfect. My dentist was confused, she thought I had terrible habit of not brushing or flossing and that I was lying about having a really strict oral hygiene routine. Now we understand, as my entire family has periodontitis, I couldn't escape from it. To make matters even worse, my endometriosis medication causes or worsens gengivitis and periodontitis. What can you do 🤷‍♀

@Herr_Vorragender 2 жыл бұрын

4 different dentists swore to me the enamel can not be re-mineralized. They even swore there is no such thing as a re-mineralization. They've been telling me this for years. Now I need scientific proof that the enamel can in fact be re-mineralizied.

@TheFunDimension 2 жыл бұрын

The proof is that you are paying for a service. Their service it’s not to inform you but to use you. New scientific papers come out very often, and now you can find them more easily. Let’s take care of ourselves.

@EsoteriaHealing 2 жыл бұрын

It can be when the damage isn't irreversible. Like a white opaque patch but no break in the surface can be remineralized. But if there's a break in the surface it's gonna turn into a cavity if the current conditions continue . And it has to be filled.

@jerrykwak5360 2 жыл бұрын

The scientific literature has agreed for a very long time that enamel can be remineralized. Remineralizing means the existing enamel crystals get denser or 'harder', meaning the initial softening of the tooth from a cavity can be reversed. What your dentists probably meant when they told you they can't be remineralized is that the hole from a cavity won't just fill up over time like skin does from a cut. A distinct hole in the surface of the enamel should be filled in most cases.

@Cerro999 2 жыл бұрын

It can be remineralized but only in first stage, called “white caries”. It’s a patch of slightly demineralized enamel. That’s only stage that is reversable.

@stoinks224 2 жыл бұрын

they can be mineralized if they are brown in color once they get black tehy are too deep/too much enamel has been eaten by bacteria.

@kirarixhirotoxkiss 2 жыл бұрын

When Science Insider started the debunk series I immediately hoped Dr. Yoo would be part of the dental version and here he is 😭

@nuurie107 2 жыл бұрын

Why does this make you cry?? 🤔

@Elizabethxoxo 2 жыл бұрын

@@nuurie107 why are you taking that emoji so seriously-

@giovanbattistafichera8439 2 жыл бұрын

@@Elizabethxoxo because emojis used to actually mean something. Millennials wouldn't lightly use one like that if they weren't actually feeling like crying.

@SI0AX 2 жыл бұрын

@@nuurie107 Cry of joy?

@ratlinggull2223 2 жыл бұрын

@@SI0AX there's this one 😂, alas it's been ruined by teenagers as always

@psgamer-0199 Жыл бұрын

I can't thank this video enough. Specially for the questions and answers about wisdom teeth, root canals and implants. Thank you!!

@RichAsher Жыл бұрын

Very well and to the point. Informative and great video

@xxfalconlifexx9715 2 жыл бұрын

I had a cavity that was so bad that they thought they would have to do a root canal, but the dentist was an absolute GOAT and said that he would just leave some of the decay inside the tooth seal it airtight and that it would either get better on its own or it would buy me a year or two before the root canal was unavoidable. My tooth magically got better. My new dentist questions if this actually happened because my tooth is a normal healthy tooth, but I know it wasn't a scam because the dental assistant came in halfway through the procedure and said "wait wait, there's still decay in there!" as he was sealing the tooth. So, even incredibly decayed teeth can get better if you cut off the air supply properly.

@GiuliaBlack394 2 жыл бұрын

i am a dentist's assistant and the doctor i work with is like:"look, we'll try to avoid to do a root canal, we'll treat it like a normal cavity, let's see if it get better on its own, if it doesn't and we'll have to do the root canal therapy then you won't have to pay the full price since you have already paid for me to seal your tooth"

@mizzcrazygal 2 жыл бұрын

dentists are massive scammers, well i know they are in the uk cus my brother ones and they dont get paid hourly they get paid by how many patient they see.

@e-curb 2 жыл бұрын

I was scammed a similar way. My dentist said I had a cavity and needed a filling, so as expected, I went with it. Years later I had to see a new dentist. On my first visit, I told him I had one filling. He said I didn't. Then I said it must have fallen out. Nope, he said there would be a cavity if it fell out. IOW, I've never had a cavity. Just one time the dentist defrauded the insurance co.

@bluesonicstreak7317 2 жыл бұрын

@@e-curb - Dentists sometimes do scam insurance this way; but if your cavity wasn't too severe, is there a chance that your filling DID fall out and the cavity healed?

@katiej5524 Жыл бұрын

Microbiologist here. A lot of the bacteria in your mouth grows anaerobically (in absence of oxygen) so sealing off would not actually help and leaving infection would put you at risk for the infection spreading into your jaw bone which is one of the reasons getting cavities treated is so important. I have received the results of inadequate dental care in the lab as pieces of a patient's jaw. I am not a dentist but that sounds incredibly sketchy for a dentist to do. If anything you got lucky that your immune system was able to overcome what was left of the infection. I'm glad everything turned out ok for you.

@mermaidatlantica 2 жыл бұрын

I paid over 2K to fix my daughters teeth, she needed a few fillings and as she was so little it had to be done under GA, so very expensive in the long run. Everyone told me "Just pull them they're just baby teeth!" while my daughters paediatric orthodontist told me that her baby teeth were "place holders" for her adult teeth and while she will lose the teeth, removing them would cause huge issues for her in the long run, even though it was expensive. Id pay it again! So worth it! Why people think kids aren't worth investing in is beyond me!

@MissMoontree 2 жыл бұрын

It is also better for her mental health. Sorry she had to go through it, but at least she has a caring parent

@alexarihani2902 2 жыл бұрын

You made the right decision. There is so much crowding and impaction if the primary teeth are taken out early

@cabbagejuice 2 жыл бұрын

Another reason- one of my adult teeth never formed so my baby tooth is still there. I only found out in high school when i started getting x-rays. So if you pull out a baby tooth you gotta be careful to make sure all your adult teeth are there before you do it

@ginnybowman6323 2 жыл бұрын

My youngest kid needed all of his baby teeth capped (one side effect of the medication he needed when he was born is rotten baby teeth). He's the only one of my kids that doesn't need braces. Saved so much in the long run!

@ah5721 2 жыл бұрын

I had to put my own dental on a credit card to fix two cracked teeth and get 8 selents redone $2000 later .. took me two years to pay off. I can't afford out of pocket dental or dental insurance .

@marigeobrien Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for all the good advice! I especially wish there had been a video like this when my son was a teen and didn't want to wear his retainer. NOW, he's 34 and has decided to get one of those Invisalign-type systems to re-do what I spent good money getting fixed when he was kid. Retainers are for life. Also, yes. Even if a person is motivated to get braces for aesthetics, the fact is, misalignments and over crowding will cause all sorts of health issues with your teeth resulting in tooth loss. And never mess around if you get periodontitis. Not if you like having teeth at all.

@meganroberts8721 Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs to see this, should reach out to dental units to link this clip to awnser questions and inform about these topics

@jeffreyyss7142 2 жыл бұрын

Two wholesome professionals. Need more of these kind of people in the industry, huge love!

@doctorcorgi3134 Жыл бұрын

If we had people like this in any industry. The world would be a way better place.

@tompadfoot3065 2 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine works at a local dental lab company, and it's been his experience that a lot of orthodontists *hate* plastic aligners precisely because patient compliance is basically nonexistent

@pwarren9672 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, and its makes sense! Especially from a teens perspective, its good to remember that with plastic aligners, people might not be able to see that there's anything on their teeth. ...so I know from experience, I had the old metal braces, but then they gave me a plastic retainer to wear 24/7 for a month and I was super worried about people not being able to tell I was wearing a retainer and thinking I sounded weird or stupid-- then 2 people asked me why I was talking so strange and thats all it took. Adults might be able to handle that, but thats A LOT to ask of a teen!

@rasu1371 9 ай бұрын

Aside from the valuable information presented here… this is one of the great conversations you might listen to on the internet. Thanks doctors.

@IcyOshawott Жыл бұрын

Be careful, floss and brush your teeth yall! Because of the pandemic the last dental cleaning i had was in 2019 (my wisdom teeth were taken out start of 2020 but thats it) and just recently i found another dentist that takes my own insurance and was able to get me in quick… i am now through filling #10 of *13* Its not exactly painful but the sensitivity is absolutely awful making it hard to eat or sleep, with having to go through with having to go back to fix my bite when its built wrong to make it slightly better.

@LinDa-vx3ly Жыл бұрын

No normal person would develop that many cavities in a lifetime, let alone within such a short period of time. You need to stop eating garbage 😬😬

@nicoleonlysometimes824 Жыл бұрын

@@LinDa-vx3lythey could be over-brushing

@KingToast0804 2 жыл бұрын

I recently started my new job as a receptionist at a dental clinic. Ever since I started I became more aware how important it is to have good oral hygiene mostly because I personally don’t want to experience any of the surgeries that our patients go through.

@kocronashi 2 жыл бұрын

Informative! Wish I knew some of these things when I was younger, but we come from all walks of life. What matters is now I'm aware and can take these with me moving forward 🦷

@mind-of-neo 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. My parents didnt teach me shit about taking care of my teeth, and never once took me to a dentist, and didnt care to becsuse they had fucked up teeth themselves.

@joshuaastray1920 2 жыл бұрын

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@wilmaknickersfit 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. At 61 I have always had regular checkups, but I had no idea how much better I could have cared for my teeth. Thank you so much for the information!

@semekiizuio 2 жыл бұрын

"Take these with me moving forward "? No tell the younger generation and whomever will hear you!

@Mrzapper85 8 ай бұрын

I wish I had Dr. John as a dentist as a kid. I had a pretty nerve racking and horrible experience with a male doctor as a kid. I wish all doctors were able patient enough to try to calm down kids as they are getting their teeth checked.

@lodhinamrata Жыл бұрын

It was a great help for me.. I'm 22 and was doubtful whether to get braces or not. Thanks to both the doctors!

@chronicallyfabulous88 2 жыл бұрын

My dad has Periodontal Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so his teeth were ridiculously soft and crumbled away just from eating normal foods. He had a full set of crowns before he was 20yo, but they didn't last, because the foundation was also super weak. So he had to get dentures when I was still in school. Thankfully, his Periodontal EDS seems to be a novel mutation on top of Hypermobile EDS, which both his parents had and which he passed on to me. My EDS is unfortunately the most severe in my family and everyone else got diagnosed because I did. My teeth are a bit brittle and they move around way more than they should, but they're not anywhere near as bad as my dad's. He looked after his teeth meticulously and still lost them all at a young age, whereas I haven't yet lost a single tooth and I'm about to turn 33yo, so I definitely got lucky with my genetics, in that sense -- as did my sister.

@mariamaria2751 2 жыл бұрын

I have EDS too , what kind do you have?

@Catmom2004 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you do everything right and it doesn't end up like you'd like it to.

@jelatinosa 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like my nightmares. So sorry anyone goes through that.

@josie3889 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. I have ehd and I'm expecting to get implants in the next couple years. I'm 30.

@korin1131 2 жыл бұрын

I have hEDS(age 31) but my teeth are still an uphill battle :/ I've had dental issues all my life and both my parent's teeth were garbage. My father had dentures by 35 and my mom said she chipped her tooth on a cracker. Tbh I didn't know there even was that type of EDS and now I'm doing to do some reading on it because that sounds a LOT like my late mom's problems. Thanks for sharing !

@darthplagueis13 2 жыл бұрын

One thing about holes and caries that surprisingly few people realize: It's not about the *amount* of sugar or acid that you take in, but more about the general uptime. My dentist explained to me that if I were to eat one gummy bear every hour for five hours without brushing inbetween, I'd be doing more damage to my teeth than if I were to eat the whole package of gummies in one sitting and then nothing else for the next 5 hours. That's because the thing that actually starts damaging the teeth is the acid from sugar, acidic foods and caries eating away at the emaille, which means that the longer your mouth is made acidic by the food, the more the emaille gets damaged. If you take long breaks inbetween and ideally brush, the more time your teeth have to recover.

@srleonido6974 Жыл бұрын

I liked the welcoming atmosphere these two brought to the video in displaying the importance of oral hygiene while not making it so scary lol, great video!

@aamu3 Жыл бұрын

these two were absolutely adorable and great at explaining!! thanks!

@SynchroSk8 2 жыл бұрын

I have had one root canal and I swear, the ‘feeling’ I had where my tooth was after the root canal was one of the strangest sensations I have experienced. It was like I was hyper aware of the tooth and could feel it. So glad that feeling finally went away, it was just so strange for months after the procedure. Thank you for this video, it was super interesting!

@bennyboiart7781 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t recall if I had similar sensory experiences after my root canal, but I _do_ remember (despite the numbing injections) the slightly uncomfortable, poking feeling of them grinding away at the inside of my tooth.

@Catmom2004 2 жыл бұрын

@@bennyboiart7781 I have had several root canals and a couple of them have been AGONIZING so I always ask for sedating gas if I am ever unfortunate enough to need a root canal.

@TKIvanov 2 жыл бұрын

@@bennyboiart7781 slightly uncomfortable? Perhaps the lady that did mine (I've had two or three) wasnt good at it, but I felt like she poked through my tooth, through the bone and stroight TO MY FUCKIN BRAIN. It was rough...

@cashkitty3472 2 жыл бұрын

I had a root canal and it wasn't capped and after fifteen years it broke eating a cough sweet. I managed to get it capped and it looks as good as new. I had another root canal where my root had died. I have felt anything and it's so not called but every February over had since day that it is one of the best root canals they have seen. I've had it twenty years now without a cap. I also use regenarate toothpaste note and a water Picker as I don't get on with floss.

@shaniya3847 2 жыл бұрын

Did the root canal hurt?

@eileenjacobson6156 2 жыл бұрын

Got a root canal when I was 12, had to have a crown put on after. The crown was probably the most painful medical procedure I've had done because everyone refused to give me pain medication or numbing due to the tooth supposedly being "numb" at that point. IT WAS NOT NUMB! I felt the dentist cutting my gum and jamming the crown in. Everyone told me that was not possible.

@steffy007 2 жыл бұрын

I can vouch that...i felt that too

@FroggiesAnonymous 2 жыл бұрын

I have a partial immunity to freezing as well. I'm thankful that my dentist also was my mom's when she was young and realized I have the same gene as her and believe me when I felt it.

@EvyDevy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm SO sorry that happened to you! That's not fair and wish some doctors would listen more.

@tawnybudgieisbored3709 2 жыл бұрын

I've been to a mix of both "good" and "bad" dentists, and man, the ones that don't listen are the worst. I had some lady drill into my gums on accident and she just kept on going like nothing happened. Meanwhile, I was about ready to sob. Like, it doesn't matter how numbed you are, that is going to HURT.

@michayladeane7690 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth that were all to be removed at once. Dr said asst was coming in to give me the local anesthesia and wait 15 mins. She came in 15 mins later and stuck me with the needle, dr came in 5 mins later. I told him it wasn’t numb yet, he said it was fine. I felt the slice of my gum, drilling my teeth apart and removing 2 of them until I kicked and squirmed enough for him to refuse to do the rest of the surgery. Still have the other 2 impacted teeth and they will stay there until I die.

@maxus6048 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother recently passed away at 86, Rest in Peace, and, to my knowledge, she still had most if not all of her teach intact. I think she had only two root canals so it is definitely possible to keep your teeth through out your whole life.

@snowsnow8037 Жыл бұрын

I like how you jump into the topic fast :D

@andij605 2 жыл бұрын

this is the first one of this kind of videos that actually is good. the rest recently had been full of tunnel-vision BS. these guys actually seem to know not only the routine jobs they do, but they seem to have a good theoretical understanding of everything. very good watch

@mgcustodio 2 жыл бұрын

This is one aspect of my health that I have been not paying as much attention to. I learned more from this video, thank you. I guess another reason that wasn't emphasized enough with respect to longevity of teeth is diet. Although it was mentioned in the first part wrt to other myths, it could have been reemphasized at the last part, especially with younger population who consume a diet with a lot of sugar. It is a disaster if coupled with little brushing compliance

@Chuck-yt7iq 2 жыл бұрын

Your food intake can even be more important than dentist care. One is proactive, the other one reactive.

@darthplagueis13 2 жыл бұрын

Well... Here's the thing: The *amount* of sugar and acid isn't what does it. It's how much time it spends lingering around in your mouth. If you had a package of gummy bears, and you at one every hour for five hours without brushing inbetween, you'd be doing more damage to your teeth than if you were to eat the entire pack of gummy bears in one go and then fast for the next five hours. And it does actually make sense: There's no difference between dipping your finger into a cup of hydrochloric acid or a gallon of it, but there's a massive difference between just accidentially dipping it for a second and leaving it in there for half an hour.

@phuongnguyenthanh4628 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys. It's so interesting when you guys talked about dentist where I am so scared to come when i was a child and still hesitate to come now. Definately will check the dentist soon.

@Techno-Universal Жыл бұрын

Also quite a few major cities that have drinkable tap water also mix in small amounts of fluoride into their water supplies for the purpose of making it more protective for people’s dental health! :)

@darksteel913 2 жыл бұрын

It's also smart to have your wisdom teeth removed early because you might still be on your parents insurance. Not a expense you want going out into the world.

@PinkRose0910 2 жыл бұрын

Wisdom teeth don’t need to be removed unless there is a problem with crowded teeth or decay.

@AlphaCentauriB 2 жыл бұрын

That's an American conclusion 😅

@easypeasylemonsqueezy4 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@ionutapetrei6481 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, the smell of US health care.

@darksteel913 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlphaCentauriB unfortunately that is were I am stuck

@tawnybudgieisbored3709 2 жыл бұрын

My parents didn't start taking me to the dentist till I was 11. I had several cavities and the first procedure ever done was a baby tooth pulling. After that, I got several fillings, three root canals, a crown, and a bottom retainer over the span of a few years. Not to mention I have no adult teeth beneath both my premolars (and an underbite). I did not know this, but people with the condition of missing adult teeth can actually keep their baby teeth for the rest of their life sometimes. I wasn't so lucky and am now missing both of them. Recently I had one of the root canals, a molar behind my missing premolar, removed due to an abscess deep in the root of the tooth. Now I've got a huge gap there and I can't chew on that side. You'd be surprised how big of a gap only two teeth can leave. Now, finally, I'm getting Invisalign to help with that gap so one day I can maybe, just maybe, get implants. I'm hoping one day I can have a normal bite. To all fellow patients with a huge mess of problems with their mouths, don't lose hope. I know it's hard, painful, and downright devastating at times, but you'll be okay.

@Draggonny 2 жыл бұрын

One of my adult canines didn't grow in until I was university and grew in the wrong place. I had my last milk tooth pulled when I was 27. At 36 I now have aligners to try to push the adult canine into the correct position. So for about 8 years I had 5 canine teeth instead of 4.

@hcroussette Жыл бұрын

I am 46 and still have a baby tooth.

@vandanade84 Жыл бұрын

Loved this!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to educate the masses!!! 😍😍🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍🥰🥰😍😍🥰🥰😍

@thesisypheanjournal1271 Жыл бұрын

I am a diligent brusher and flosser, but when I was in my 50s I started getting cavities under the old amalgam fillings I'd gotten as a pre-teen and teen. Finally I got tired of the whole "Time for a filling replacement" routine and just had the rest of the amalgam taken out and replaced with porcelain. $250 a pop at Su Dental Clinic in Seosan. Never regretted it.

@candice_ecidnac 2 жыл бұрын

These doctors are fantastic and this was wonderfully informative. Wish I'd seen it 30 years ago! Thank you Drs. Yoo and Lin!

@macaryl95 2 жыл бұрын

Dentists are not doctors. Dentists are out to get you. Doctors aren't much better. But at least they can be avoided for years on end. A failing tooth can kill someone.

@falkarios2944 2 жыл бұрын

So here's something I learned about recently. When you brush your teeth, you should not rinse out your mouth with water. Just spit into the sink and let the rest of the toothpaste stay on your teeth. I was always taught to rinse my mouth out with water after brushing, but that removes all the fluoride that helps teeth stay healthy. This makes sense to me now, but if anyone else has any input I'd love to hear it.

@berrylastly1694 2 жыл бұрын

Well that's not necessary if your teeth are healthy and are strong. But it's best if you do. I rinse my mouth because I can't stand keeping it in my mouth.

@willes2735 2 жыл бұрын

I rinse with water and then use a fluoride mouthwash, but I am very cavity prone.

@jenm1 2 жыл бұрын

Ew..you’re keeping the bacteria in your mouth. Just use mouthwash

@emmontesantilli4351 2 жыл бұрын

I learned about this too. You're supposed to keep the toothpaste in your mouth for about half an hour and then it's safe to rinse with water and eat and drink. But not before those 30 min after brushing your teeth. I learned to rinse just like you so getting out of the habit was a little difficult but now I just use fluoride mouthwash after brushing and then wait a half hour before eating or drinking and i don't even notice the feeling anymore of not rinsing and my teeth have gotten so much better i think

@kevil6362 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping they would talk on that.

@justagreekinternetuser8998 Жыл бұрын

thank u for this series. Its awesome!

@gu3rixx772 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video! Thank you for the information 😊

@artwelve22 2 жыл бұрын

I had an underbite when I was a kid and had to wear a headgear for a year every night. It was the worst. Then I had to get braces after my underbite was fixed. I like to think that because of these long term procedures, all four of my wisdom teeth erupted correctly. I always try to floss because I’ll never forget the pain I went through with that headgear and braces and the amount my parents had to pay out of pocket for me to have a nice smile. Very informative video! :D

@silvervixen007 2 жыл бұрын

I did that too! That was a long way but now I love my smile

@confusername 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same situation! Had headgear for my underbite from second grade in primary school until 4th grade, now more than 8 years later, I have aligners on until October to finish correcting my bite.

@ajplays7241 2 жыл бұрын

You and i are the same I feel like braces actually made the decay way way worse it actually made it so bad that it actually took out a tooth and damaged the rest

@tarah.sensei 2 жыл бұрын

I had a severe overbite and had to wear the headgear too! I know the pain 🥲

@blerghdoom8918 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you, I was told that I'm too old to get that and they told me that surgery is needed, wich was too expensive at that time and I had to do it before I get to 20 years old...now I'm stuck like this Visit your dentist from an young age, it can save your ass in the long run

@jolynerenelle 2 жыл бұрын

I'm probably one of those weird people that love going to the dentists..I loved this Debunked episode...thank you for debunking these common misconceptions

@xavier7582 2 жыл бұрын

Probably you have great teeth 😊

@jt8142 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE going to the dentist too!! 👏 👏 👏

@bryanhawkins9418 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@zenyatta5064 2 жыл бұрын

I confirm you are weird

@Summerrainfalling 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have good teeth but they aren't terrible either. My parents didn't take me to the dentist and used non-flouride toothpaste, and my teeth are a bit crammed which makes flossing difficult. So I've needed to have several fillings so far. All that to say, I am also one of the weird ones that loves going to the dentist. It makes me feel like I'm taking care of myself properly now that I'm grown. 😄

@kingalex29339 Жыл бұрын

I'm very thankful for my orthodontic treatment when I was young. I had an extreme level of crowding and teeth trying to grow through other teeth!!

@stephyz101 Жыл бұрын

These two professionals are fantastic! Video well done! Very informative & clear. I enjoyed this very much! Good looking too!😂

@bolothetitan5009 2 жыл бұрын

This is the thing,tho: most parents in my practice neglect the importance of primary teeth. It frustrates me. I often encounter parents who want their toddlers' teeth pulled out because they are badly carious and in pain. I always tell them there are other options in which the tooth can be salvaged, that the best thing for both parties is to treat the pain first then we can discuss further procedures. Early extraction of primary teeth way before the exfoliation stage is just no good(unless it is really necessary like when the tooth is badly broken down) because it often leads to (at least in most of the patients i encounter whose primary teeth are extracted waaaaay to early) delayed eruption, ectopic eruption, which could lead to other dental concerns that could be like crowding, bite problems.

@cheetos6606 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly how I feel too when we treat older patients with toothaches, who always wants their tooth taken out before we can try and save it with a filling or a root canal. They just don’t know how much more expensive it is to replace the gap with.

@minnicola7787 2 жыл бұрын

If Dr Yoo was my dentist I would never miss an appointment 😄

@mrhoho 6 ай бұрын

This is very informative. thanks for sharing.

@gwillis01 2 жыл бұрын

I found out from personal experience that there is a type of dentist called an endodontist who does a super specialized type of practice that focuses on tooth surgery. I would recommend getting a root canal done by an endodontist if you can manage it.

@a-b0t633 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are currently waiting to see one because our dentist preferred we get ours done by one. I'll be getting an apicoectomy. My root canal failed.

@gwillis01 2 жыл бұрын

@@a-b0t633 I hope everything will work out for you. I am sorry to hear that you need an additional procedure because your root canal failed. I wish you the best of luck.

@tutu8896 2 жыл бұрын

My dentist recommended I went to one to have teeth pulled and I'm so glad he did!!

@gwillis01 2 жыл бұрын

@@tutu8896 I'm glad that you had a pleasant experience

@macaryl95 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend getting it pulled if you aren't privileged and don't have actual options.

@Littlemilkdud 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re hella prone to cavities like me make sure you chew on xylitol gum after every meal! I had 13 cavities 2 years ago all at the same time but after i started chewing xylitol gum i no longer get told that i have cavities that need to be filled😃

@Van-Leo Жыл бұрын

I thought I had cavities on my molars for actual years. Turns out that's just how they are shaped. It has been maddening learning that.

@konnichita Жыл бұрын

Before losing all my baby teeth I was very prone to getting cavities. I hated all that process and I also had to get braces at 12. After all that experience I developed very good dental hygiene habits! Now I visit the dentist every 6 months for revision but most of the time he always tells me that my teeth are doing very well and they don't need anything. I'm always paranoid though because my teeth are still very prone to getting cavities! So I follow my dental care religiously and as they say, I've luckily been able to control my cavities before needing intervention.

@Waldemarvonanhalt 2 жыл бұрын

Apart from the space maintenance (which is a major thing), having parents actually care about their children's teeth and bothering to teach them oral hygiene habits is very important. If you don't teach them from the get go, chances are they'll forever be one of those people telling the dentist, "Yeah, I brush and everything but bad teeth just run in the family."

@TamakiVallen 2 жыл бұрын

I'm one of the people who need scaling every 3 months. But I'm also extremely anxious/scared of going to the dentist, thanks to some not so great hygienists/dentists in my childhood. I'm glad I found a dentist two years ago who listens to me and helps me through my appointments.

@Tetrahedr0l Жыл бұрын

Learning lots of useful things from this series. Thanks!

@Sarnahanfi Жыл бұрын

you both seem like such cool doctors, I wish my dentist would as bit more like you

@karyjas1 2 жыл бұрын

This video just motivated me to clean my teeth more often. I do it really really rarely otherwise. Never knew that fluoride had a purpose of reconstructing the mineral structure of my teeth.

@stefanopace7815 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! Finally an authoritative answer to all the questions I got from seeing so many dentists, each saying this or that in contradiction to the previous one, trying to fool me.

@neishabarrett2209 Жыл бұрын

I knew it! Thank you for being honest about cavities

@enkephalin07 Жыл бұрын

I never had wisdom teeth, but my last adult molars grew in at ~30 years old. The dentist was pretty surprised to find them. They were as painful as wisdom teeth for me, and I didn't have any problem just getting them pulled for good.

@speakerroach4015 Жыл бұрын

Genetics can sure be wacky

@annabelcaye Жыл бұрын

Your adult molars? Are those your second molars?

@thecraftycyborg9024 2 жыл бұрын

Most of my root canals aren’t due to cavities. I have Sjögrens Syndrome, which rots your teeth. Due to repeated fillings years ago (I finally have the rot under good control), my teeth easily crumble to dust. To avoid needing implants (I have a skeletal disease that makes regular dentures a very bad idea, so I’d need implants), my dentist removes the top of the tooth, does a root canal, cements metal rods into the roots, then builds a nub on the metal posts with basically filling material. Then they can make a crown to top the nub, making it basically an implanted denture that doesn’t require screwing anything into my jaw. I’m so lucky to have found my current dentist! He’s fixed decades of issues a bit at a time, with lots of understanding for my situation as a disabled person. He’s even helped me stop the rot and gotten me a new retainer. I couldn’t ask for better.

@theschipronouncedassky9142 2 жыл бұрын

These doctors did a great job of explaining and engaging with us

@ImHeadshotSniper Ай бұрын

incredibly well explained, i learned something!

@imjustheretocomment9478 8 ай бұрын

I got my braces when i was 21, during that time i had a professor in university (probably in her 40s) who had just gotten braces as well

@susanbland6790 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering these questions. I spent my entire career in dentistry/orthodontics and am always pleased to hear a a provider speak simply and honestly!

@sethbaus 2 жыл бұрын

Just an anecdote, but my great grandmother died 4 months short of 104 years old. She had all of her real teeth with no dental issues. Brushed them every morning and night as well as flossed. And she would constantly pick her teeth while watch TV. :) So if you take care of them they can last ya a good while from my experience.

@almacalix8559 Жыл бұрын

I just saw that Dr. John Yoo was in the video, and I know I already like it ♥️

@NoorAnomaly Жыл бұрын

I'm a example that you can reverse bad oral hygiene. Growing up, all my baby teeth rotted out due to being given cool aid from about 1 year old. Dentist visits always consisted of multiple cavities. Poor dentists who didn't numb me before doing the fillings, caused me to develop severe dental anxiety and me avoiding the dentist. In 2011 one of the fillings cracked, and I had to go to the dentist for the first time in many years. The cracked filling was taken care of, as well as multiple cavities and a root canal. Despite my anxiety, I started going regularly. I also got over my aversion of flossing, and I brush twice a day and floss every night. And I've joined my kids in the zero cavities club for the past 10 years!

@raydovv_drawz9601 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love dr. John 😍 he's amazing and his passion for pediatric dentistry is really motivating

@mohit5496 2 жыл бұрын

and i think it's more about his looks 😂😂😂

@raydovv_drawz9601 2 жыл бұрын

@@mohit5496 i can't ignore that part but I'm an aspiring oral surgeon so he is motivating for me....

@Micg51 2 жыл бұрын

I can attest to needing a replacement filling. The previous filling partially fell out while I was eating, then a second chunk came out when I flossed it. Kinda scary cause you can feel a hole in your tooth. Get it taken care as soon as you can.

@Jaegerbox 9 ай бұрын

I've had my retainers for over 10 years, I had to get a new set made as the original had a lot of damage, but I only need to wear them once a week but I know I'll be wearing them for the rest of my life

@chrounous Жыл бұрын

I had a root canal when I was younger because I fell onto my two front teeth from tripping over a ledge during recess (I have an overbite). The impact my front right tooth received caused the roots to be shortend and was on its death bed. I remember also having to wear temporary braces so the front teeth wouldn't fall out. Almost ten years later and I practically have a zombie tooth still attached to my gums and braces.

@johnystudio 2 жыл бұрын

In my teen years, my dumb brain thought teeth would stay neat and tidy after taking my braces off, so I paid little attention to wearing retainers, plus it was awkward and I did not form a habit of doing so. In reality, our teeth are constantly shifting and moving as told by my dentist. I’ve had braces the second time in my late 20s and now realise the importance of retainers in maintaining the shape and alignment of the teeth. Don’t make the same mistake as me as braces and retainers are expensive. Remember to wear retainers!!