Do some kids have weaker teeth than others or is it my fault they have decay?

I give them a healthy, balanced diet but they still have tooth decay requiring fillings. I know they do have sugar in their diet but no more and probably alot less than other kids. Fresh meals mostly, no fizzy drinks/juices. Could it be they just have weak teeth?

Do some kids have weaker teeth than others or is it my fault they have decay?
no such thing as wek teeth, but cavaties are normal and all kida have them.
Reply:weak teeth can be hereditary
Reply:Yes, I do think genetics do play a role. However, keeping the sugar down and practicing good dental hygeine makes a world of difference.





The drinking water in some places have floride in them. Some do not. My pediatrician gave me floride drops for my children to help strengthen their teeth because we have well water. Ask your dentist what you can do to help reduce further problems and keep up the good work.
Reply:Yes. My sister's kids probably couldn't find their toothbrushes if their lives depended on it while my son is at the dentist twice a year and STILL has cavaties. Don't beat yourself up about it.
Reply:Some people are just more prone to cavities. I was the same way growing up. I didn't eat a lot of candy or drink sodas and such. I brushed my teeth regularly. But, it seemed like every time I went to the dentist, I had to have a filling. Does your water have flouride in it? There could be a problem there. Talk to your dentist and the pediatrician. Between the three of you, maybe you can figure out the problem.
Reply:Yes, heredity plays into what kind of teeth your children have. My sister has never had one cavity her whole life and I, on the other hand, have been not so lucky. We grew up the same, ate the same things and both drank sodas. I also have an aunt, that has two kids the same way. One has nothing but cavities, and the other has never had one single one, and he is 24. My sister is 46 now, and still to this day has never had a cavity, and she doesn't even brush as often as she should, and drinks tons of Mt. Dew's, which are loaded with sugar. So don't beat yourself up over this. Brushing and going to the dentist every six months is the best solution. Other than that, don't worry that you are doing anything wrong.
Reply:Different races have different problems, I guess genetics would be a factor. I know for a fact that asians have more minerals in their saliva thereby helping to prevent cavities but at the same time, that causes a lot of tartar build up.
Reply:It's not your fault Mom!


Bad/Weak teeth is related to genetics.


Quick Tip: Anytime you know your kids have eaten something with sugar in it, Have them brush their teeth right away. Also do not let them take their time eating foods that contain alot of sugar. The longer they take to eat it %26amp; the longer they go before they brush their teeth- the longer that sugar sits on the teeth, then causing decay.


Hope that helps! :)
Reply:When I was in hygiene school (graduated in 2002) they talked about there was no such thing as soft teeth or weak teeth. Well now things have changed somewhat. The thoughts now are what specific type of bacteria are your children exposed too as infants and toddlers. There are several different types of bacteria that cause different types of decay. Some kids seem to get them every time they go to the dentist, while others have not been in to see us in a year and have no decay. Genetics or course play a role, as does most diseases. However, there are many things that you can do to help prevent or arrest them from getting more cavities. Brushing and flossing is the key. You have to help your children brush usually up until the age of seven to eight to make sure they are doing it properly. Also introduce them to floss early on. They have several different types of floss holders geared towards kid's to make it fun. Also if your children are grazers meaning they eat small amounts of sweets or carbs all day long, then this is worse then eating a ton of sweets in one sitting and then going and brushing off the left-overs. Letting food and bacteria sit on the teeth without brushing and flossing it away let's it turn into an acid that promotes tooth decay. This acid just eats through the enamel. The best way to be now is pro-active. Making sure that in addition to a healthy diet that they are brushing and flossing everyday, and seeing their dentist every six months or more if they have a lot of decay. The inexpensive electric toothbrushes are great for kids. They have made all of the difference in how my nine year old son brushes. Just a note: I am a hygienist and when my son was about five he had three small cavities on his back baby teeth. With all I know and was taught, my son had cavities. So don't feel bad, it happens to the best of us.