Dealing With Dental Cavities
My Seven Year Old Has Three Cavities
Question: I just got back from the dentist with my son and was told he had three cavities. The dentist said they are small but should be filled. They are on baby teeth but I will be getting the filling done. I know my son brushes twice a day. I floss his teeth for him after his night time brushing. What more can I do to help him not get any more cavities.
Reply: If you do not already watch how your son brushes he teeth maybe he is only brushing the front and not the back. Like many kids he may be only putting the brush in is mouth and dose not really brush. You will not know unless you watch him. Do it randomly so that he does not feel you are doing each and every time if you want.
Also he may be prone to cavities and you may want to ask his dentist about dental sealents as that will help protect his teeth from decay.
