My son is three years old and already had two cavities.  I am a little lost as to why.  I make sure he brushes is teeth after breakfast and diner.  I even floss his teeth for him at night before going to bed. Making him rinse out his mouth afterwords.

What am I doing wrong?  When the dentist said he had two small cavities I about died.  I know this dentist for over sixteen years so I know he is not just making things up.  How can I avoid him from getting more cavities?  I want him to have good teeth.  I know they are just baby teeth but I worried that his adult teeth could be the same.

Maine Dental Insurance for Children in a low income home:   We are a family of four and my wife is not working right now.   Since she left her job money has become tighter.  We do not have dental benefits any more and I am trying my best to find dental insurance for our family that I can afford.  I am looking at around $60.00 a month budget for family dental insurance and I finding out that it may not be enough.  Can you please offer me some help?

My four year old has a dental cavity in one of his baby molars.  I was told by the dentist is is not very large and it would only be a small filling.   I am still upset that he has a cavity at all since right now I am the one that is taking care of his teeth.

I am brushing his teeth twice a day after breakfast and before bed time.  I let him hold the brush with me so he can start to learn how to do it on his own but I am still the one doing most of all the work.  What did I not do that he now has to have a filling?

My wife and I have two boys that are three and five.  We do not have any dental insurance and have been paying full cost for our dental services.  It just that our dentist cost keeps going up each time we take our boys to see the dentist.

We would like to find a good dental plan that is affordable and that will be able to keep our dental cost low.  Our sons are up for their dental visits in another month would we would like to get a dental plan as soon as posible.   Thanks

I am going to be a new mom and trying to learn everything I can while I can.  My son will be born in about three months and I would love to know more about oral health care in babies and keeping healthy teeth.

This is important to me since my parents never really did anything for my teeth and I had very large dental bills when I got old enough to start taking care of my own dental costs.   I do not want my so to feel the same way.

Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems; such as eating, speaking, playing, and learning.

The good news is that tooth decay and other oral diseases that can affect children are preventable. The combination of sealants and fluoride has the potential to nearly eliminate tooth decay in school-age children.

Here are some things you can do to ensure good oral health for your child

1) Encourage your children to eat regular nutritious meals and avoid frequent between-meal snacking.

2) Use a fluoride toothpaste. If your child is less than 7 years old, put only a pea-sized amount on their toothbrush. For babies under two use only a smear of fluoride toothpaste. (Remember too much fluoride is toxic so it should always been kept out of the reach of children)

3) Talk to your child’s dentist about dental sealants. They protect teeth from decay.

4) If you are pregnant, get prenatal care and eat a healthy diet. The diet should include folic acid to prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord and possibly cleft lip/palate.

5) Take your child to see the dentist at least twice a year more if advise by the dentist. Having regular dental care is very important in preventive dental care

We have three kids all under ten.  My husband employment does not offer dental benefits and my use to but I left that job two months ago so the plan we did have has been canceled. What can I get for my family that is not over $75.00 a month in cost?  I do not care what type of dental plan PPO HMO whatever I just want my children to be able to maintain there oral health care.

My four year old should get dental sealants.  At least this is what I am being told by his dentist.  I been paying cash up til now but things are starting to get costly.  What I want to know is dental sealants normally covered under dental insurance plans?  If so where on the benefit chart would I see sealants so that I can make sure?

I need some help on this.  When do you start having your child try and learn brushing their teeth own their own?  When should they be able to start flossing?  Also is there any good tips on making the process fun and easy.  I hear some kids will fuss all the time and I don to want my kids to not take proper care of their teeth.   I have a 2 and a 4 year old