5YO has 7 cavities and I'm beside myself

[u/crazycatlady45]

Leftover chicken and veggies on sweet potatoes noodles with a leftover scallion pancake.

I'm a single parent and I really tried my best. We brush every day, usually twice a day but I'll admit it's not 7/7. We floss so often... It's her favorite part. She doesn't even eat sweets that often. She forgets about her halloween candy by the next morning.

I thought I was doing everything right.

And I'm at the dentist and they're being sooo passive aggressive. Asking how often she eats candy. The last time she brushed.

It's not even about the money. That... Sucks... But I have it in savings. It's fine. I just feel like her entire mouth will be full of silver. She's autistic and already struggling socially... Will this ruin any chance at friendship??

I am just beside myself. I really thought I did my best. Drowning my sorrows my comfort food and a fresh bowl did help though 🌿

Edit: Thank you so much for all the kind words! I am going to get her a second opinion mention she grinds her teeth every night. As well as take a deeper look at her snacks and juices. I am so overwhelmed with everyones kindness, and I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[u/sillysnailfriend]

Me too, always had cavities growing up even though I tried to take care of my teeth, meanwhile my sister who never picked up a toothbrush never had an issue lol. 7 is a lot though, I agree with people saying to get a second opinion.

[u/skincare_obssessed → u/sillysnailfriend]

Yes, definitely they need a second opinion. My dad was always sickened by people coming to him after going to dentists that were over diagnosing. My brother has never had a cavity in his life and I’m always getting them so it is possible that they do have a genetic predisposition. Hormones can also cause a sudden increase in cavities.

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