Your child's first baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they appear. One of the risks for early childhood caries (baby bottle tooth decay) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby's teeth to liquids that have sugar, such as milk, formula and juice.
Tooth decay can develop when liquid is kept in the baby's mouth for long periods of time, like when a baby is put to bed with a bottle. Babies should finish their bottles and have their teeth cleaned before naptime or bedtime.
Because decay can damage a baby's or young child's teeth, you should teach your child to drink from a cup by his or her first birthday.
Your child's first baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they
appear. One of the risks for early childhood caries (baby bottle
tooth decay) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby's teeth
to liquids that have sugar, such as milk,...
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American Dental Association answered:Your child's first baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they appear. One of the risks for early childhood caries (baby bottle tooth decay) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby's teeth to liquids that have sugar, such as milk, formula and juice.
Dr. Jerry Gordon answered:The most important way to prevent your baby from developing tooth decay is to never let your baby go to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice in his or her mouth. A baby's teeth can be cleaned after eating with a soft cloth, and a tooth brush should be introduced between the first and second birthdays.The most important way to prevent your baby from developing tooth decay is to never let your baby go to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice in his or her mouth. A baby's teeth can be cleaned after eating with a soft cloth, and a tooth brush should... More