Is there any way further decay is stopped and the damager enamel is regenerated?

Question

My 19 month’s toddler is getting tooth decay on his only 4 teeth’s. I am afraid he will not have anything left by the time he gets his permanent teeth. Is there any way further decay is stopped and the damager enamel is regenerated.

I noticed a small black patch on his top 2 teeth’s, so I have started taking care to rinse his mouth and clean his teeth after every meal. However, now I am noticing that his other tooth are also getting the black patch . Is there any way further decay is stopped and the damager enamel is regenerated.

Does breast feeding him to sleep during night cause more harm to his teeth?

Answer 1

The American Pediatric Dental Association recommends a dental visit at age one.  

Remember the only thing that causes decay is REFINED sugar!  Stay away from sweets, candy, and soda-all of which do not help your baby grow and are detrimental to your child's teeth.   Dilute your fruit juices.  My children are age 3 and 5 and I still dilute their fruit juices. (my third is one month old and breast fed).  

If the decay is incipient then it is possible to remineralize the teeth with toothbrushing and flouride toothpaste.  BUT if you can see holes and black patches, these are usually late stage cavities which must be addressed.  

I urge you to visit your local pediatric dentist for a full evaluation and pictures of your child's teeth.  Also consider placing your child on a prescription flouride tablet or drops.

Yes they are baby teeth BUT you still must get them fixed because your child will not lose his first baby teeth till age 7-8 years.  These will be the front teeth.  And your baby's molars are not lost till age 12-13 years of age.  That is too long to have cavities!  I get so upset when I hear adults say not to worry because they are just baby teeth.  I've pulled multiple baby teeth on children and had to put space maintainers in their mouth.  

It would be wise to get this all addressed early to avoid future dental problems that could be costly such as braces.

No breast feeding does not cause more harm to his teeth.  Refined sugar causes harm, not your breast milk.  

--female dentist with three children.    

Answer 2

I would recommend taking him to a dentist, as there may be an underlying cause that could be remedied with advice from a professional.

As for cleaning teeth right after a meal, I would recommend that you extend the time before cleaning them, as teeth sustain minute amounts of wear from the acids in the foods and in your saliva when eating, and immediately brushing or cleaning the teeth can cause issues.

I'm unsure about the breast feeding, but I do know that anything more than minute damage to enamel is not able to be regenerated.

Answer 3

He will lose his baby teeth anyways. I am also pretty sure too much teeth brushing will further destroy the enamel. If you are giving him things like apple juice it is also bad for his teeth. My cousins baby had rotten teeth because they were constantly feeding him apple juice. Orange juice would be the same.

This website recommends no more 2-4 oz a day or you will get rotten teeth.

http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/22...

There is also a thing called baby bottle syndrome (basically tooth decay from sugars in a bottle). Google it.

http://cudental.creighton.edu/HTM/BOTTLC...

Answer 4

No. you can not regenerate teeth. I would suggest that you contact a dentist asap. a dentist can put a cap on these teeth to protect them against further damage. In the mean time you may want to watch what your toddler eats and rinse with water after every beverage; as well as food. There may be something else going on since your toddler is breast fed. He is at the age where he may not need to be breast fed before bed; this is an emotional need where each child is different. You are the best judge of this; and don't let anyone tell you different here because you are with your child every day.

Breast feeding him to sleep does not cause any harm to his teeth.

Is he drinking juice during the day? If so, make sure you are diluting it 1/3 juice/2/3 water.. something is affecting the teeth for this to be happening that is why your child should see a dentist for an evaluation.

I took my children at 1 year and then every 6 months so that they would get used to the visits. My dentist didn't even charge for the first couple visits as he just peeked to familiarize our children. but you have a concern. Before you go play a game with your toddler. Tell him to say "ahhh" and laugh and say 'good boy' . Then do it often so that he will open up without being stressed at the dental visit. Reward him with praise and stickers (they work wonders).