“My child doesn’t eat chocolates— then why so many cavities?”

This is one of the most common questions we hear from parents at Smile Safari Dental Clinic.

And we get it — it’s frustrating! You avoid sweets, limit sugar, and still end up in the dental chair.

Here’s the truth:

Cavities aren't caused by chocolates alone. 🧃🍞🍝

😮 The Hidden Causes of Cavities (That Aren’t Chocolates!)

1. Sticky Carbs = Sticky Trouble

Foods like:

• Bread

• Biscuits

• Chips

• Namkeen

• Roti soaked in milk or dal

… break down into sugar and stick to teeth, feeding the bacteria that cause decay.

🔍 Sticky food that stays stuck = higher cavity risk.

2. Frequent Snacking = Frequent Acid Attacks

Every time your child eats, acid forms in the mouth for the next 30 minutes.
Frequent snacking (even on healthy food) means the teeth don’t get time to recover.

3. Sugary Liquids Are Worse Than Sweets

• Fruit juices

• Milk with sugar or health powders

• Formula/breastfeeding at night (without cleaning teeth afterward)

These liquids coat all the teeth, especially the front ones — leading to decay even in toddlers!

4. Night Feeding Without Cleaning

Feeding your baby to sleep (bottle or breast) and not cleaning teeth afterward? That’s a major cause of early cavities, even if they’ve never had a single sweet!

5. Poor Brushing Habits

Even one missed night-time brushing can do damage — especially with sticky food left behind.

✨ Brushing at night is more important than in the morning!

👩‍⚕️ Smile Safari Tip:

Come in for a check-up! We’ll help you identify your child’s specific cavity risk, fix early problems, and guide you on the right brushing + diet plan — without guilt.

📍 Book your cavity risk consult at Smile Safari Dental Clinic today! Let’s protect those tiny teeth together. 🦷💛