Ugh, totally get this frustration. I've always been super careful too, yet still ended up needing fillings. Genetics definitely play a role, but like you said, routine probably helps slow things down...or at least that's what I hope, lol. Hang in there!
Totally relate to this frustration—my niece had the same issue even though my sister was super careful about bottles and brushing. It's tricky because you think you're doing everything right. Wonder if fluoride treatments early on might help slow things down a bit?
Yeah, totally get this frustration—been there myself. We did fluoride treatments for my youngest pretty early on, and honestly, it did seem to slow things down a bit. But man, kids' teeth just seem determined to stress us out, don't they? Our dentist even joked that bottle decay keeps him in business. Hang in there, you're definitely not alone in this struggle...
"But man, kids' teeth just seem determined to stress us out, don't they?"
Haha, seriously...it's like they come pre-programmed to keep dentists busy. Have you tried looking into dental sealants? Our dentist mentioned them as a budget-friendly way to protect against decay longer-term. We did it with our oldest, and honestly, it saved us some headaches (and cash) down the road. Might be worth asking about at your next appointment if you're tired of chasing cavities around...
Dental sealants can be great, but they might not tackle bottle decay specifically. Bottle decay usually hits the front teeth hardest, and sealants are mostly used on molars. Honestly, the best thing we found was gradually introducing cups earlier and reducing nighttime bottles—easier said than done though, I know! Our dentist said it's the sugars sitting overnight that really do damage. It's tough to break habits, but small changes helped us see improvement pretty fast. Hang in there...it gets easier!