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

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!

Until it is removed: Your question suggests that you think decay can disappear on its own if the condition that caused it is stopped. Unfortunately that is not the case. Once the condition exists treatment is required. Decay is a bacterial infection and can lead to more serious problems. Step 1-stop the cause by changing the content of the bottle at bedtime, step 2-take your child to the dentist to treat the condition.

Baby bottle decay: If you have stopped the use of juices and milk in the baby bottle to put the child to sleep and you have had all the previously effected teeth restored. It should have controlled the decay. You will always be more susceptible to decay until the baby teeth are lost.