Don't want my child to get even one dental cavity..help please?

Diligence: There are no certainties, but make sure you brush and gloss their teeth every day. Avoid sweets, including juice. No bottles in the bed. If your area has Fluoride in the water, no supplements are necessary, but if not, make sure you supplement.

Goof home care: The best way to help your child is to have good home care. Brushing and flossing 2x per day. Watch diet. Sugary foods and drinks should be kept to a minimum. Have your child checked regularly by a dentist. He may recommend Fluoride treatments. He may also recommend sealants for the permanent teeth as they erupt.

Good oral hygeine: Instill in your child good oral hygiene habits. Brushing and flossing twice a day. They should eat healthy snacks and avoid sugary candies. Sugarless gum it ok. I don't know if the water is fluoridated in your area, if it is great. If not, get Fluoride suppliments. Of course, doin g allof the right things helps but it is no guarantee your child will be cavity free. Genetics also plays a big role.

Xylitol: That is a great goal! start with a balanced diet. Regularly, at least once a day, clean the mouth. Before teeth erupt and when still just a few well spaced use a cloth. Up to age 6 for brushing and 8 for floss and adult needs to supervise and finish the oral hygiene. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that can reduce the number of cavity causing bacteria and increase the number of harmless bacteria.

Great Goal!!! : I admire your goal! a big one, considering the foods & drinks children are exposed to. The question my assistants ask patients... If you were given a rolls royce for free, would you be willing to take great care of it. Wash it --- wax it --- change the oil 2 times per year & keep it in great shape? She then explains that genuine teeth are that valuable & we only get one gift of adult teeth.

Born-the right time: Modern dentistry has the best prevention available. However, parental education is also important. Knowing how to take care of your child's teeth before they are unable to themselves is the key. Bring your child to the pediatric dentist at age 1 (or first tooth) so that you can be educated with the dos and don'ts. Proper Fluoride dosing and sealants are important as well good hygiene and diet.