Re: Does anybody have Amelogenesis Imperfecta?

[Guest guest]

Yes, that would be me although I've never had it formally diagnosed

as amelogenesis imperfecta. I just complained about my teeth

sensitivity to my dentist and she explained that it was due to many

years of wearing braces which cause the enamel to break down. Not

sure if that is the same thing. Amelogenesis imperfecta makes my

mouth sound even more imperfect than it already is:-(

Sara

> > > > Just curious if anybody in this forum has been diagnosed with

> > this.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the replies. It's a rare genetic disease that robs you

of enamel. It affects 1 in 14,000. I happen to be that one.

Treatment for me is braces, ortho, gum lengthening, and crowns on

all my teeth. It's nothing serious, but in the long run, the teeth

deteriorate easier than most without the protective enamel. I was

born with it, and I've never met anybody else with it. I think it

will be about another year before I can finally smile like

the " Enzyte " guy on the commercials

> > > > > Just curious if anybody in this forum has been diagnosed

with

> > > this.