{"id":5283,"date":"2018-10-05T14:44:49","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T19:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cosmeticdentistsgrandprairiecomblog.local\/?p=5283"},"modified":"2018-10-05T14:44:49","modified_gmt":"2018-10-05T19:44:49","slug":"baby-bottles-and-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/10\/05\/baby-bottles-and-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Bottles and Tooth Decay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/photodune-7394052-beautiful-little-baby-with-a-milk-bottle-in-bed-xs-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"dentist in Grand Prairie\" class=\"wp-image-90042\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia; color: #333333;\">Parents may not realize it, but baby bottles can put their infants and toddlers at risk for tooth decay. When drinks containing sugar, such as fruit juice or soda or even milk or formula, come into contact with a baby\u2019s teeth for an extended period of time, they can contribute to decay. The sugars in those drinks will serve as a source of nutrients for the bacteria that create acidic byproducts of digestion, which in turn cause cavities. Babies face a similar risk when parents dip pacifiers in sugar or honey before giving the pacifier to a child.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia; color: #333333;\">Fortunately, parents can take steps to prevent baby bottle decay. Refrain from putting your child to sleep with a bottle, unless the bottle contains water. The risk of decay is increased while your baby is asleep because saliva production goes down, making less of it available to clear away the sugars.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia; color: #333333;\">You can be taking other steps to promote optimal oral health for your baby, as well. Did you realize that it\u2019s recommended for a child to see a dentist\u00a0for the first time before his or her first birthday? This gives the dentist a chance to observe your child\u2019s baseline at the beginning of dental development and monitor your child for any changes or deviations that may be cause for concern.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia; color: #333333;\">Parents can also begin a basic oral hygiene routine for their infants. With very young babies whose first tooth has not yet erupted, the gums can be cleaned gently using a wet washcloth. \u00a0When your child\u2019s teeth begin to come through, you can begin using a soft toothbrush and non-fluoride toothpaste.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Georgia; color: #333333;\">It\u2019s important to protect your child\u2019s baby teeth from decay, which can be caused by a child\u2019s bottle habits. When your child loses baby teeth prematurely, it can have negative effects for the permanent teeth that will follow. 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