Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able...
by Eisenstein on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @04:14AM
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Is it really a big deal though? Their teeth are going to be replaced anyway. If it happens in the adult teeth, then worry. Serious question -- I don't have children and it is tough to tell the difference between 'actual problem' and 'parents worry too much'.
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Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able...
by salicideblock on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @04:54AM
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Teeth will be replaced one by one, and their mouth microbiome and habits will not be replaced wholesale.
Yeah, adult teeth erase some of the damage but it's not a fresh start.
Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able...
by Lutger on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @08:48AM
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It is probably in the job definition of a parent to worry too much. Seriously, I always thought my parents were constantly overreacting, but now I get it. Because for the parent its also often tough to tell, and its also really easy to underestimate problems, especially when they are young. So better safe than sorry, I guess.
For example, really young children can dehydrate to the point of requiring immediate hospitalization within 24 hours, which happens quite fast when they are sick.
Source: an actual anxiety ridden parent.
Re:Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able...
by Waterluvian on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @04:29PM
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Great question. My understanding is that it is a big deal for a few reasons:
- there's 3-5 years more time for 3yo to have these teeth. If the prognosis was long term, maybe no big deal. But cavities over _years_ can turn into far worse conditions
- these _are_ practice teeth in a way. So let's practice proper dental care now so we don't ruin the adult teeth later.
- dentist said there's an assortment of ways damaged baby teeth can harm the adult teeth