good lord those people need to chillax! srsly...it's borderline offensive and definitely reactionary. kind of like "omgz if you go overdue your baby is going to die!" type of stuff. There are a few dentists in Austin's family (his dad almost became one even). It's their professional opinion and my anecdotal experience that: genetics have waaaaay more influence over your dental health than your dental hygiene habits. Case in point: Austin grew up poor and rather neglected as one of 7 kids. He ate a SHIT TON of sweets constantly growing up and he pretty much never brushed his teeth until he was in 5th grade. And get this: he has never ever had a cavity! Meanwhile, I almost always brush 2x per day and floss almost daily...and I've managed to have 13 cavities in my adult life, not to mention all my childhood cavities. ALSO, most dentists will tell you flossing is more important than brushing...which def isn't an option for a toddler, right? Another case in point: Both of my cats eat the same diet. One has had to have dental surgery for teeth removal and will probably need it again. The other barely has even any tartar build up. Again, genetics play a BIG ROLE.
/rant novel
I have a feeling I don't need to tell you this because you know in your heart that you're doing the right thing: Robin & you are fine!
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Date: 2009-10-31 09:12 pm (UTC)There are a few dentists in Austin's family (his dad almost became one even). It's their professional opinion and my anecdotal experience that: genetics have waaaaay more influence over your dental health than your dental hygiene habits.
Case in point: Austin grew up poor and rather neglected as one of 7 kids. He ate a SHIT TON of sweets constantly growing up and he pretty much never brushed his teeth until he was in 5th grade. And get this: he has never ever had a cavity! Meanwhile, I almost always brush 2x per day and floss almost daily...and I've managed to have 13 cavities in my adult life, not to mention all my childhood cavities. ALSO, most dentists will tell you flossing is more important than brushing...which def isn't an option for a toddler, right?
Another case in point: Both of my cats eat the same diet. One has had to have dental surgery for teeth removal and will probably need it again. The other barely has even any tartar build up. Again, genetics play a BIG ROLE.
/rant novel
I have a feeling I don't need to tell you this because you know in your heart that you're doing the right thing: Robin & you are fine!