Category: What to Do When Your Child Has a Cavity

While cavities in children are common, they’re also preventable. It’s important to take steps to prevent and treat tooth decay to avoid pain, loss of affected teeth, and a negative impact on your child’s growth, speech, and overall well-being and self-esteem. To help prevent cavities in children, experts recommend implementing the following tips. Daily Habits… Continue reading Cavity Prevention

The goal of cavity treatment is to make sure any damage to the baby teeth or permanent teeth doesn’t get any worse. Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, general health, and the extent of the tooth decay. Treatment options include: Fluoride varnish: If the cavity has just started to form, your dentist may… Continue reading Treatment

Cavities can be tricky to catch, since there aren’t always noticeable symptoms that show up during the early stages of tooth decay. As the cavity continues to form, watch out for the following signs in your child: Pain White spots on teeth Dark spots on teeth Crying or fussiness Sensitivity to cold foods or drinks… Continue reading Signs and Symptoms

A cavity is a small hole in your tooth that occurs when the hard outer layer of the tooth, called the enamel, is damaged. Cavities form when bacteria and sugar in the mouth create an acid that eats away at the enamel. Because bacteria are naturally present in the mouth, anyone can get a cavity. Cavities… Continue reading Causes and Risk Factors

Cavities, also called dental caries or tooth decay, are extremely common in children. They can develop in baby teeth or permanent teeth when bacteria in the mouth combines with the sugar from food, starting a process that eats away at the tooth’s outer layer. Cavities are often preventable with proper oral hygiene, a balanced diet, and regular… Continue reading What to Do When Your Child Has a Cavity