How to treat brown spots and caries in a 21-month-old kid?

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The picture that you have sent is not clear (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), but yes early childhood caries is common in infants. I can understand your concern because you are taking good care by brushing twice. For now, I will suggest the following.

1. If she sleeps with a bottle in her mouth, you must be careful to remove her bottle and get her mouth rinsed at least with plain water. Else, it can result in nursing bottle caries.

2. Do rinse her mouth regularly with water after she has taken candies or any food. Rinsing the mouth thoroughly is a good habit. Make her develop this habit.

3. Notice and inform me if she has comparatively less saliva or if her oral cavity is sticky to the touch.

4. Rest all is fine and these are common in infants so nothing much to worry about caries. Get her cavities filled after the pandemic.

Do send me a clear picture if possible.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

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I saw the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). These may be stains or initial caries. Brush her teeth properly yet smoothly, stains many times go away after proper brushing. If possible, brush twice daily. You must brush her teeth after the night meal. This along with regular rinsing is the only method, for now, to stop the infection from growing or if it is a stain you will surely notice the changes i.e. decrease in the stained area.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

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Glad to have you back.

It is good that you are following the advises. You need not stop the sugar diet completely. Just be sure to rinse her mouth well after eating. A little of everything is fine. Excess does the bad. Do not worry. You are taking good care.

Stay safe. Feel free to revert in case of any further queries.

Thank you.