Free Dental Directory of Diseases, Aliments and Solutions

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. 

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