I wrote you a few months ago, regarding your system for my 3 year old. I followed your advice and it’s now been 3 months on the system. We went to the dentist today for a checkup and he told me that the small cavity “hadn’t progressed much”. Should I expect something more after 3 months? Or is it normal to not see progress until after 6 months?
Here is our routine, morning and night after meals:
– brush with Oral-B Cars kids toothpaste
– rinse with water
– rinse with ACT kids
Sip water after snacks and food with xylitol (1 tsp). Add xylitol to milk (1/2 to 1 tsp, but he might not drink all of that milk). Eat a little spoon of xylitol after meals (just started that this week).
Thanks!
-C
Hi C,
I am concerned that a 3 year old is young to be rinsing properly with the ACT rinse.
Make sure your son can rinse and spit safely – so as not to be drinking the rinse.
I think adding a little more xylitol to the end of each meal is important. I wonder if you have had a chance to read my book and understand what causes cavities.
Your entire family must be on this program – otherwise you may be re-infecting your son with cavity bacteria.
You do not talk about cleaning toothbrushes – but this is vital.
Finally I am not aware of the exact ingredients in this kids toothpaste – check them out carefully.
I generally advise to either use a rice-grain amount of adult Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste or none at all. In place of the paste, just apply a drop of ACT onto the toothbrush to moisten it.
Hope this helps,
Ellie
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