Dental health and Depression?

Can taking 150mg of Zoloft and suffering for a major depression cause you to get cavities along with heredity?

Also whats the best way to floss my chewing teeth?


I am really trying hard to keep good care of my teeth but my teeth are refusing the proper treatment I am giving them.
I just went back to the Dentist and found out I had SIX. I think my depression my be to blame.

Actually there is potential validity in your concern. Do you have the side effect of dry mouth? It's not uncommon for Zoloft (and hundreds of other medications).
When you have dry mouth, the likelihood of cavities skyrockets.
This site is one of many that discusses dry mouth and cavities and how to deal with the problem:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/wisdomt...
Depressed people are often not getting adequate nutrition and may not brush, floss, etc. as much as they should.
Personally I'd encourage you to get some gum with xylitol in it--helps fight tooth decay and chewing gum can increase saliva production.
You might want to look at something like a water pik to clean your teeth--seems easier than traditional flossing--and you can use mouthwash and such in them.
I have dental problems too and it's horrible.
Good luck!

No, your depression isn't causing cavities.

Cavities are developed over a long time and can take years to form before a dentist thinks they are big enough to be treated.

In fact, some dentists find "baby" cavities but will leave them alone until they are big enough to justify a filling. My dentist, however, opts to use a newer treatment which effectively sandblasts the decay away. He will then apply a tiny amount of white resin filling to the spot and I'm good to go.

Focus instead on prevention. Ask your dentist or hygienist for tips - I didn't know I was improperly flossing my wisdom teeth until my hygienist told me. Also, I go for cleanings 3 times a year instead of the recommended 2 times. I'm also a big fan of Listerine and strongly recommend it.

Good luck! :)