When my three-year-old granddaughter was diagnosed with a cavity, my first thought wasn’t just, She needs a filling.  It was, How did we get here? Fillings happen. Even in families who eat well, brush regularly, and avoid soda. But when a cavity forms, it’s not just bad luck—it’s a sign that something deeper is going on. And if we don’t understand the root cause, it’s likely to happen again. So, here’s what I did… In her case, the answer became clear: she had spent several weeks in the hospital battling a kidney infection. It was an incredibly tough time for her and her parents (my...

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