Milk and Dental Cavities

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.