How do kids get cavities?

Please don't ignore black spots on your child's teeth thinking they are just baby teeth. My daughter's cavity spread to the root and caused a painful abscess, requiring a difficult procedure. Take them to a pediatric dentist as soon as you notice any discoloration.

Bro, I had so many cavities as a kid because I used to sleep with chocolate in my mouth. Basically, the sugar sits on the teeth, bacteria party on it, and it slowly eats away the enamel. Trust me, make them brush before bed or you'll be spending a bomb at the dentist later.

True, nighttime milk bottles or sweet juices left in the mouth are major causes. Just wiping their gums or brushing before sleep helps prevent this completely.

Kids just love chocolates and sweet biscuits, haan na. If they don't wash their mouth after eating, that sweet stuff sticks and causes decay very fast. Thoda habit badalna padega, we have to make sure they brush properly at night.

My kids' dentist explained that cavities happen when plaque bacteria interact with carbohydrates from food to produce acids. These acids strip away the tooth's minerals over time. He strictly advised avoiding sticky foods like sticky candy and juices between meals.

It is mostly from those sticky sweets and juices that cling to their tiny teeth! When bacteria feed on those sugars, they make acid that damages the enamel. Just encourage them to rinse after eating and make brushing a fun game!