Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Children's dental health is often overlooked by their caregivers. How much lasting damage can a cavity do to a baby tooth? They aren’t permanent after all. Yes, they aren’t permanent, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be cared for. Baby teeth aren’t made of tougher material like their adult counterparts. This makes them much more susceptible to cavities, resulting in Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. It’s important to schedule an appointment for your infant with Dr. Jia Y. Lee as soon as they receive their first tooth or turn one. Prevention is key. Contact his office in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.


 


Teaching your child good dental habits will follow them into their adult life. This includes dental checkups for cavities. Like all cavities, they form when there is a surplus of bacteria in the mouth. The biggest bacteria-attracting substance? Sugary drinks and food. Residue on the teeth breeds bacteria. This is the leading source of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, and it can be found right in your child’s bottle. The American Dental Association recommends only filling bottles with breast milk, milk, or formula. Do not give your child beverages that are high in sugar, like soft drinks, juice, and sugar-water. Water is the recommended option for older children. The majority of the U.S. water supply contains fluoride, a cavity preventing chemical.


 


Avoid giving your baby access to a bottle during the night. An accumulation of moisture in the mouth leads to decay. Providing clean pacifiers also helps. It’s not recommended to dip pacifiers in substances like honey.


 


The main transferral of bacteria occurs between the mother and child. Saliva transfers the mother's bacteria, resulting in baby bottle tooth decay. Avoid sharing food or improperly cleaning off pacifiers. Don’t engage in any unnecessary mouth-to-mouth contact.


 


Schedule your child's first dental appointment with Dr. Jia Y. Lee today. He is located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Contact his office by calling 909-989-5598 or visiting his website.

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