"Our dentist recommended starting with fluoride-free toothpaste until he's better at spitting it out consistently, then transitioning later."
We got similar advice from our dentist too, but honestly, after dealing with some early signs of bottle decay with my daughter, we went for a second opinion. The pediatric dentist we saw was pretty reassuring about fluoride toothpaste in tiny amounts—even if they're not perfect spitters yet. We've been using just a rice-grain-sized smear, and it's made a noticeable difference. Every kid's different, though...and whatever keeps cavities away is a win in my book.
We heard something similar at first, but honestly, I'm questioning it now. My son started showing some early decay even though we brushed regularly with fluoride-free toothpaste. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm considering getting another opinion too...maybe fluoride in tiny amounts isn't as risky as some dentists suggest? Feels like there's a lot of conflicting advice out there, and it's hard to know what's best.
I totally get your frustration—there's so much conflicting info out there, it's enough to make anyone anxious. Honestly, fluoride in small amounts isn't the villain some make it out to be. I've seen plenty of kids who brushed regularly with fluoride-free toothpaste still end up with decay. Tiny amounts of fluoride can genuinely help strengthen enamel and prevent cavities, especially if your kiddo is prone to decay. I'd definitely suggest getting another opinion...better safe than sorry, right?
I hear ya, it's super frustrating. My youngest had bottle decay issues too, even though we were really careful about brushing. Honestly, fluoride toothpaste made a noticeable difference for us. I was skeptical at first because of all the scary stuff online, but the dentist explained it's about moderation and proper use. Definitely worth chatting with another dentist if you're unsure... dental bills are no joke, trust me, learned that the hard way lol.
"dental bills are no joke, trust me, learned that the hard way lol."
Haha, preach... I swear my dentist's office has a special chair with my name on it by now. Fluoride toothpaste helped us too, but honestly, switching to plain water at bedtime made the biggest difference. Saved teeth and cash!
