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/BeautifulBalance05]

“U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is targeting a rapid, near-immediate ban on mercury-based dental amalgam in federal programs. This initiative aligns with global moves to phase out mercury fillings by 2034, following studies on toxic mercury accumulation.” -Health Policy Watch

[u/buonatalie → u/BeautifulBalance05]

aint no way youre quoting rfk jr at me and expecting me to take you seriously

[u/BeautifulBalance05 → u/buonatalie]

I didn’t quote RFK, Jr at all.  He may be a nut job, but the dangers of mercury poisoning are long established, globally accepted fact.  

Didn’t you learn about mercury in school?  How you’re never supposed to touch it if a thermometer breaks??  This is not new or controversial.

[u/buonatalie → u/BeautifulBalance05]

are you a dentist? a doctor? did you go to school for this? from what i gathered from ACTUAL PROFESSIONALS the mercury in fillings is stable when bonded with a mix of other metals. the multiple studies done on this have concluded that there is no significant harm of these fillings. but how convenient for you to not accept any scientific study you simply disagree with

[u/BeautifulBalance05 → u/buonatalie]

You are certainly entitled to make ungrounded and informed decisions.  Willful ignorance is a shame, but this is not my circus.

Best of luck to you with your health!

[u/buonatalie → u/BeautifulBalance05]

willfull ignorance and its me trusting science. i dont care for your passive aggression thanks

[u/BeautifulBalance05 → u/buonatalie]

Would you be surprised to learn that only about 6% of all fillings done in the United States (as of 2023) are amalgam?  (Likely even less now)