Dental: Child, The First Years

My 5 Year-old Has a Cavity Why Do I Feel like a Horrible Mom???

So we had our 6 month check-up at the pediatric dentist today. My 5 year-old has his first cavity. Apparently his teeth are genetically porous and more susceptible to cavities than people with teeth that aren't, regardless of diet. His cavity was found between his teeth. We are going back tomorrow to have it filled and they are also going to seal his molars to prevent cavities there. My almost three year-old daughter was also seen today, her second appointment. The dentist found the beginnings of cavities in her two newest molars,...