Lots of doting parents walk in everyday to our practice wanting the best for the apple of their eye. And why not? With the trend towards smaller families - every child becomes just so much more precious (not that - those with big families don't consider their children precious - but I am sure you get my drift).
Just today a young mother walked in with her 3 year old complaining that his upper front teeth were turning black and breaking off. She wanted to know what it was and why? The answer was obvious - multiple cavities and spreading rapidly. A little digging - and the culprit was caught out.
Surprise, Surprise - A milk bottle at night.
Wondering how ??
It's simple.
The child was sent to bed with a milk bottle.
He drank the milk and fell asleep with the bottle in his mouth.
The result - multiple cavities.... Simply a case of the wrong thing at the wrong time.
The distressed mother couldn't believe that the cause was something so seemingly innocent such as a bottle of milk....
It's easy to prevent such cavities in your child.
Just follow the points below:
No Food Pacifiers
Ensure that your child doesn't fall asleep eating or drinking anything....
And I mean anything.
Not milk. Not biscuits. Not anything.
Start Early
Make it compulsory to brush before sleeping.
If he/she is too small to do it himself/herself - do it for them
Regular Dental Check Ups
Cavities can be detected early and sealed before they progress
The early - the better
In fact there are ways to prevent them too
Ask your dentist today
Set your child up for a life of dental health.
Detect. Prevent. Correct. Early.