"sf" <.> wrote in message ...
> On Sat, 17 May 2008 01:25:41 -0700, "Nexis" > wrote:
>
>>
>>Oh, Wayne, you have my sympathies! Abscesses suck, big time.
>>I have problem teeth because when I was pregnant, I had hyperemesis
>>which is just a nice way of saying I threw up all the time...morning, noon, and
>>night.
>>Because of all the acid washing over my teeth, and in spite of constant brushing as
>>much as I could stand, I lost some of the enamel, which makes me really prone to
>>cavities and breakage.
>
> Talk to your dentist about coating them. I have good teeth, so I
> can't tell you what they use these days, probably some sort of
> plastic. I had a period in college when I was under enough stress
> that my mouth chemistry changed and I had a flurry of cavities. When
> I remarked to the Dr. about how unusual it was, he coated my teeth
> with fluoride and the cavities stopped. I haven't had any since.
>
> Here's an FYI...
> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0312125606.htm
>

Thanks for the info! I'll ask about it next time I'm there. I know they put a sealant
on my daughter's tooth after it cracked in a roller skating accident (it wasn't
broken,
just cracked), so maybe it's the same stuff...

kimberly