Are you born with the bacteria that causes cavities?

Nahi bhai, bachpan se nahi hota hai ye. It comes when we feed kids sweet things and don't clean their mouth properly. Just make them brush twice a day and don't let them sleep with milk bottles in their mouth. Simple habits keep teeth strong!

No beta, newborns have clean mouths. They get these germs later from adults. In our times, we made children rinse their mouth with warm salt water after every meal to keep germs away. Still, if there are cavities already, please show them to a dentist.

No, it is transmitted after birth, typically during the first year of life. Since dental health can affect overall health, it is very important to get regular dental cleanings and checkups for your family instead of trying to treat cavities at home.

You are not born with it, babies get it from sharing food or utensils with parents. I didn't know this and let my baby share my spoon, which led to early childhood cavities and a painful dental surgery. Please visit a pediatric dentist early to keep their teeth safe.

I totally get it, it sounds so weird that we aren't born with it! We actually catch this bacteria during infancy, mostly from our mothers or family members. It's nothing to feel guilty about, but it shows how important early oral hygiene is for kids.