Question 1

is baby bottle tooth decay a real thing?

Accepted Answer

Bottle mouth: This is a real(and devastating) condition.It is caused by sugars in the liquid(milk, formula, juice) .When a child is put to bed with a bottle the teeth are bathed in the sugar causing decay, to prevent this do not let the child have a bottle in the crib to fall asleep with or if you must only put water in the bottle.

Question 2

when can  baby bottle tooth decay start?

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As soon: As the baby has his/her first tooth so start to clean the teeth as soon as they appear. Do not put your baby down with a bottle filled with anything other than water as milk or other sugared liquids will bath the teeth in fuel for the bacteria that causes decay. Please brush and floss those baby teeth and make it a fun game(chase the sugar bugs). Let your child chew on a secured TB as a pacifier.

Question 3

how do you treat baby bottle tooth decay?

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Prevention & dentist: First - go see a pediatric or your general dentist asap.  Next prevent future decay by never putting a baby to bed with a bottle of milk, formula or juice.  If you must put a baby down with a bottle it can only be water.  In addition to tooth decay, this is the beginning of the path toward obesity and diabetes.

Question 4

describe the features of baby bottle tooth decay.?

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Sugar+germs=erosion: When babies bottle feed, suction keeps a pool of their feed (formula or juice) on the front teeth.Germs in the mouth, live off nutrients in salava & formula/breast milk/juice.As the germs break down the sugars they form acid which dissolves the enamel in the teeth. Babies that sleep with a bottle or cary one all day are distroying their teeth.Caps are often used to protect remnants  & hold spaces.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: baby bottle tooth decay?

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Baby Bottle Syndrome: Circumferential decay of deciduous teeth, most commonly incisors, usually in the gingival 1/3 of the crowns,  Caused by putting child down to nap or sleep with a bottle containing milk or juice.  Sugars in the liquids lay on the teeth, combine with bacteria (plaque) to form decay producing acids.

Question 6

how long does tooth decay associated with baby bottle tooth decay last?

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Until treated: Baby bottle tooth decay is a serious condition that is caused by putting a child to bed with juice, milk or another sugary drink in their bottle. The liquid accumulates around the upper front teeth and causes decay to occur rapidly. Decay removal and placement of tooth colored fillings or crowns is indicated if the teeth can be salvaged. If not, they will need to be extracted. See a dentist asap!

Question 7

how common is baby bottle tooth decay in infants?

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Depends on diet: Much of baby bottle decay is dependent on diet. Sending the child to bed with a bottle full of juice or milk (anything other than water) or not brushing baby's teeth can make them more susceptible to baby bottle decay. This is usually seen as decay starting on the front teeth and working its way back.

Question 8

what is the best way to prevent baby bottle tooth decay?

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AAPD Recomends: Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water in their bed-time bottle. Also, learn the proper way to brush and floss your child's teeth. Take your child to a pediatric dentist regularly to have his/her teeth and gums checked. The first dental visit should be scheduled by your child's first birthday.

Question 9

three year olds first dentist appointment.. will they be able to see baby bottle tooth decay?

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Yes: This would be assessed as part of a good dental examination.

Question 10

how big of a problem is baby bottle tooth decay? we don't give anything to our baby in a bottle other than milk and water, but i'm still worried that we're giving it to her too close to bed time. i try to make sure she doesn't fall asleep with it in her m

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Then : Then you may be in for a problem.

Feed your baby and clean her teeth before bedtime. Use a soft towel of she is too young to use a baby toothbrush.

After you have cleaned her teeth, only water in the bottle.

The terrible thing about baby bottle syndrome is that it causes severe cavities on the child's teeth. The terrific thing about baby bottle syndrome is that it is easily prevented.

Hope this info helps.

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