• Causes
  1. Frequent consumption of sugary/fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolates.
  2. Snacking in between meals, especially sticky or sugary foods that stick to teeth.
  3. Poor brushing habits, i.e. not brushing twice a day or not supervising children’s brushing.
  4. Letting babies go to sleep with bottles of milk or juice, which pools around teeth.
  5. Weak or delayed exposure to fluoride (in toothpaste or water).

• Prevention Tips
  1. Limit sugar intake: reduce sugary snacks/drinks, avoid giving bottles with juice or milk before bed.
  2. Brush early and often: start cleaning baby’s gums even before teeth erupt; once teeth appear, brushing twice daily with a soft brush, using a small amount of fluoride (as per pediatric dentist’s recommendation).
  3. Supervise brushing until child can do it well (often around 7–8 yrs).
  4. Use age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste.
  5. Regular dental check-ups: first visit ideally by age 1 or within 6 months of first tooth, then as advised.
  6. Encourage chewing fibrous foods (fruits / vegetables) which help clean teeth naturally and strengthen gums.

Cavities are caused by bacteria, sugar, and poor oral hygiene leading to tooth decay.

It may be due to gingivitis (early gum disease) or improper brushing technique.

Sensitivity causes discomfort; very common. People want remedies, toothpaste recommendations etc.