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Start of tooth decay

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DarkDarkNight · 21/07/2017 18:47

While checking my son's teeth after brushing last night I spotted a little White chalky spot on one of his molars near the gum. I have googled and apparently it is the beginning stage of decay. It says it is reversible at this point but I am mortified. I have phoned for a dentist appointment this morning but it is not until the 7th of August.

He has an upper lip tie so I have to lift his lip up to get to some teeth which he finds uncomfortable.

I don't have good teeth so have always even really vigilant with his dental care (or so I thought Sad). I brush his teeth for him twice a day using a child's electric toothbrush and 1450 ppm fluoride toothpaste. He hates the taste and likes to rinse after so I then put a tiny smear of toothpaste on a manual brush and go over them again.

What can I do until his appointment to stop it getting worse? I have used the kids Sensodyne Pronamel and sugar neutralising formulas in the past will these do any good?

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user1488397844 · 22/07/2017 19:17

They can also get this from swallowing the toothpaste so try not to worry I'm sure you are doing a great job looking after his teeth! My toddler got a preventative coating applied to her teeth at our last appointment, the dentist said she didnt need it but it offers extra protection so I wanted it, maybe ask if that's something they offer when you go x

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