So
Many Cavities & Not Consume Any Sugar:
There
are many hidden sugars in bread, potatoes or even milk that can cause the
same type of decay that is produced by white sugar. As an example, fruit
roll-ups and raisins contain sugars that can stick to tooth surfaces far
longer than those in a soft drink. Drinks in a baby bottle,
including milk, can cause tooth decay if a baby is allowed to keep the
bottle in its mouth for extended periods.
If your child is an infant and still nursing, his
upper front teeth are being bathed in milk sugars for extended periods.
These sugars are nutrients for the oral bacteria that cause early infant
decay. You can avoid this decay by carefully cleaning his teeth with a
soft infant toothbrush , or by wiping his teeth clean at the end of each
feeding. Use a washcloth, cotton swab, or cotton ball to do this.
One
Child Has Many Cavities & Siblings Have None Or Very Few:
The one child may be getting more cavities because
of the child's teeth being closer together, thus, food is trapped between them and causes decay.
Or this child may be eating more
sugary treats than brothers or sisters. Upon your investigation of
the situation, you are likely to find the child's dental hygiene is
grossly lacking.
2001 -2008 All Rights Reserved
