studies have proven that moms (rather than dads) typically infect their children before age 2. It happens when you transfer your saliva into your childs mouth -- by repeatedly eating from the same spoon as your baby, for example, or letting your toddler brush his teeth with your toothbrush. And if youve frequently had cavities yourself, youre particularly likely to pass the germs along. Once a childs mouth has become colonized with mutans, hell be prone to cavities in his baby and permanent teeth that can cause pain and difficulty eating. Its an old wives tale that soft teeth run in families, but whats really passed along in families are high levels of decay-causing bacteria, says Dr. Edelstein. In fact, 80 percent of all cavities occur in just 25 percent of kids. The key role that bacteria plays in decay may also explain why some kids who eat tons of candy or never floss are lucky enough to avoid dental problems. parents/baby/health/baby-teeth/cavities/
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:21:15 +0000
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