Do Kids Still Get Cavities?
Short answer?
YES!
Cavities are caused by a bacterial infection on the teeth known as "caries". Dental caries is the #1 childhood disease, five times more prevalent than #1, which is asthma. This infection in children is primarily caused by:
Transmission: this infection is contagious! The most common route of transmission is termed "vertical transmission", which means parents or primary caregivers infect their children.
Prolonged acidic oral environment: this can be associated with a sugary/acidic diet or frequent nursing/bottle feeding. These factors can promote an acidic bacterial infection.
Lack of good hygiene: keeping the oral environment clean and at an alkaline pH is important even prior to the first tooth erupting.
Our office utilizes Caries Risk Assessment protocols, products and systems from http://www.carifree.com We thank them for their educational resources found in this article and the links below!
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