The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast

Why Does My Child Keep Getting Cavities

Episode Summary

Have you ever asked this question: Why does my child keep getting cavities? If so, this episode is perfect for you. Dental disease is silent and hard to detect at home unless it has progressed to a stage where you see a white, brown or black spot on a tooth. So how can you help prevent dental decay and cavities in my child’s teeth? There are certain measures you can take to help prevent or reduce the incidence or development of dental caries. It is recommended to visit the dentist regularly. Children should have their first dental visit by their first birthday, and then every six months for a cleaning and check-up and examination. Listen to this podcast for more helpful tips on preventing this disease. Key Takeaways: -There are many reasons kids get cavities. Breathing, diet, ph, habits, home care routines and parents knowledge of all the above. -X-rays are the best way to detect a cavity early. -Bedtime is the most critical time to brush. -The more frequently sugary, starchy foods are consumed throughout the day and in between meals, the more bacteria can build up.

Episode Notes

Have you ever asked this question: Why does my child keep getting cavities? If so, this episode is perfect for you. Dental disease is silent and hard to detect at home unless it has progressed to a stage where you see a white, brown or black spot on a tooth. So how can you help prevent dental decay and cavities in my child’s teeth? There are certain measures you can take to help prevent or reduce the incidence or development of dental caries.

 

It is recommended to visit the dentist regularly. Children should have their first dental visit by their first birthday, and then every six months for a cleaning and check-up and examination. Listen to this podcast for more helpful tips on preventing this disease.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

-There are many reasons kids get cavities.  Breathing, diet, ph, habits, home care routines and parents knowledge of all the above.

-X-rays are the best way to detect a cavity early.

-Bedtime is the most critical time to brush.

-The more frequently sugary, starchy foods are consumed throughout the day and in between meals, the more bacteria can build up.