Baby bottle tooth decay is a condition impacting the mouth, teeth, and gums of children below the age of 6. When a child has Baby bottle tooth decay, their oral cavity is filled with cavities and could also end up with potential tooth loss. If you’re meticulous with your child’s dental care at your home and you bring them into our office for cleanings frequently, you can keep your child secure from Baby bottle tooth decay.
If your child is presently still on a pacifier, do not ever dip the pacifier in honey or sugar before giving it to them: their oral cavity, like yours, is vulnerable to superfluous amounts of sugar consumption, and they might create cavities if they’re fed excessive amounts of sugar altogether.
Do not lick or share spoons (or pacifiers) with your children. The bacteria in your mouth can be destructive for their teeth and gums.
When you give your child a bottle, do not fill it with any foods other than milk, breastmilk or formula. Sugary drinks like soda and juice might be able to soothe a child quickly, but the tooth wear down that regularly ensues will doubtless leave them restless for a long time.
Although baby teeth are tiny, they are imperative to your child’s oral wellbeing, both now and in the future. Make sure that you bring your child to the pediatric dentist by their first birthday or half a year after their first tooth erupts.
At University Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. M. Danielle Funny and their Charlotte, North Carolina, staff are ready to help you, so set up your visit by calling 704-688-1664 now.