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09.06.19, 19:35 PM General Topics
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I was just humbled by my 8-10 yo kids getting diagnosed with first cavities (one in a baby tooth but one - in a permanent one). I thought we did everything by the book and they would have perfect teeth. They brushed thoroughly with both electric and regular brushes and fluoridated toothpaste (I help them myself every other day to make sure). They rarely flossed but are getting used to floss regularly now. They don't eat much sweet stuff (and brush soon after when they do). They go for checkups/cleaning twice a year. They drink filtered tap water (which should have about half of original fluoride, NYC water). They eat reasonably well and drink vitamin D-fortified milk. They used to take gummyvites (multivitamin and vitamin D particularly) but now I think that might've been a mistake as despite brushing right after - these may be bad for teeth. What have I done wrong? I think genes play a big role (I've had bad teeth since my early years in the Soviet Union but believed it was primarily because of poor dental hygiene and lack of vitamin D and fluoride supplements). What has been your experience and what tips would you give please? I feel like I failed as a parent... [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 09.06.19, 07:35 PM Flag
 

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My dad was a dentist. Aside from poor dental hygiene, a lot of it is genetic regardless of care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:42 PM Flag
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Genetics are a huge play in here -- but also there is sugar in fruit and acidity in most foods you don't think about. Our eldest had terrible cavities due to blueberries and grapes when he was 4! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:45 PM Flag
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I'm exhausted. Make sure the dentist puts sealant on their teeth and they'll be fine. Some people have the tendency to develop cavities. I had cavities as youngster and still have all my teeth (56yo). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:50 PM Flag
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OP: thanks - the dentist recommended and did it a year ago to the older one but he still got a couple of cavities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:55 PM Flag
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Do they chew ice? That can crack the sealants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:09 PM Flag
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no, and they are careful not to damage their teeth with anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:22 PM Flag
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https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Tooth-Decay-Cavities-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B004GB0JIM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3M4DHE05NWRPS&keywords=healing+teeth+naturally&qid=1567799419&s=gateway&sprefix=healing+teeth+%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:50 PM Flag
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posting this book recommendation as this has worked for my 2 ds, we've been able to heal some of their small cavities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:52 PM Flag
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It is about diet and genetics. NOT saying you feed your kids a bad diet. My kids have very weak enamel and had so many cavities in their baby teeth. It has gotten better with their adult teeth as those have come in. Yes, it is humbling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:57 PM Flag
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Genetics. I eat sweets like they're going out of style and sometimes forget to brush before bed, and I have never had a cavity. My DH hates sweets, brushes religiously, and he has cavities at very dental visit. I call his teeth "marshmallow teeth". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:01 PM Flag
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My dc was dx'd with 14 micro cavities. Went for a second opinion and that dentist said first one was scamming insurance. He had NO cavities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:09 PM Flag
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OP: they've had the same dentist over the last 5 years but this is the first visit when they were told that there are a couple of cavities to treat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:24 PM Flag
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Ok, well ask your dentist. I'd go with more sealants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 11:46 PM Flag
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It's their genes but also -- did you go to a new dentist? I don't trust dentists not to find problems that arent there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:19 PM Flag
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OMG - you failed as a parent because your kid has a cavity? Give it a rest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:22 PM Flag
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But I did EVERYTHING right! So my kids should be PERFECT. What don't you understand about this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 09:46 PM Flag
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Genetic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:54 PM Flag
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sugar, juice + no flossing = cavities [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 12:24 AM Flag
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