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I've never had a cavity or major repair procedure for my teeth, and I don't understand why. I'm not particularly obsessive about my teeth. Are cavity resistant teeth some kind of genetic trait? Does drinking milk regularly maintain healthy teeth?



Likely a large genetic component. Also the bacteria in your mouth could (possibly also due to your own genetics) be different. I've also never had a cavity filled, I'm 32 and have one spot on an x-ray that dentists disagree on so I've left it.


What's your diet like? There's some evidence that the microbiome of your gut affects tooth decay (or the lack of it, in your case).


Pretty normal "healthy" american diet, I guess. I eat meat and most other things. try to eat healthy whole foods and less processed stuff. Rarely drink soda but do eat sweets a few times per week


The bacteria that produce acid that wears down your teeth might not be present in your mouth.


What's your diet like?

> Does drinking milk regularly maintain healthy teeth?

Calcium helps remineralize your teeth.




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