Baby Bottle Tooth Decay or BBTD is cause by frequent and prolonged exposure to any liquids except plain water. Liquids such as: Formula, milk any fruit juices or any liquids containing sugars. If these liquids pool around baby’s teeth and gums for a long period of time they will lead to cavities that first develop in the upper and lower front teeth. This normally happens when one leaves a baby with a baby bottle to sleep with or as a means of pacifying a baby from crying.

You should not let your baby fall asleep with a baby bottle filled with anything other then plain water, or use a pacifier. See if your dentist has a pacifier they would recommend for you to use. If you are breast feeding try to avoid letting your child nurse continuously. Also remember to wipe your baby’s teeth and gums with a clean damp washcloth after feedings.

BBTD is preventable with proper dental healthcare. Ask your dentist of any more dental care tips for your child and make sure they have regular dental check ups.