My child brushes regularly and doesn eat a lot of candy, yet it seems that at every six-month checkup, he has new cavities. What could be the problem?
Recurrent decay in children is a true concern in today’s world. If your child is brushing and flossing on a regular basis (3-4 times per day and after every meal) and keeping his hands out of the “candy jar”…. look at other causes for recurrent decay. Since sugar is a leading cause of tooth decay, look for hidden forms of sugar in products such as soft drinks or fruit drinks. Kid’s favorites such as Dr. Pepper and Mountain Dew are especially high in sugar. Monitor/decrease or stop your child’s intake of such products and see if this makes a difference! In some cases, your Dentist may also recommend the addition of fluoride supplements. Involve your children in dental health education – your dental hygienist will be happy to spend time with your children to help them understand their responsibility in the maintenance of optimum dental health.
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