It is one of the most common frustrations parents bring to a dental visit. Your child brushes every morning and night, yet the dentist still finds a new cavity. It can feel unfair, and it often raises the question of whether the brushing was done "wrong." In reality, tooth decay in children is rarely caused by brushing alone. It develops from several factors acting together, and brushing is only one part of the picture.¹Cavities are about frequency, not just brushing. Cavitie