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    Caring for Your Child's Teeth

    Updated: Oct 28, 2025

    I have been told by several dentists that over 60% of a person's dental health is left up to genetics. In other words, you may take great care of your child's teeth and when they go in for their first appointment, their teeth already have several cavities. It feels quite defeating when this happens. Ask me how I know! It turns out that my husband and I do not have great genetics when it comes to our teeth, and this has definitely affected our kids, but we try super hard to help all of our kids care for their teeth. Although, for most of them, we are talking about baby teeth, we still want to form great habits. Besides, nobody wants to have frequent dentist appointments to have a tooth filled. After talking to my mom, we compiled a list of products and tips that we have gathered over the years. Here you go!

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