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Why children's dental problems trigger parental guilt

My kid is eight and already has three cavities and I feel like I am failing as a parent even though I try so hard with the brushing and the healthy food

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More people experience this than they realize.

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A child's health issues can feel like evidence of parental inadequacy even when the causes are beyond reasonable control.

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