16/06/2025
If you think that baby teeth are temporary, and therefore, not important? Well, think again.
Healthy baby teeth will usually result in healthy permanent teeth. Children who constantly drink from bottle is at higher risk of developing baby bottle tooth decay also known as "early childhood caries." It is a common problem among children under the age of five but can be avoided through awareness and prevention such as:
• Wipe your baby's gums with a clean, damp gauze pad or washcloth after feeding.
• Never let your baby fall asleep with a bottle filled with milk, juice, or soda in their mouth.
• Teach your child to drink from a cup by the age of 1 and discourage frequent or prolonged use of a training or sippy cup.
• Never give your child a pacifier dipped in anything sweet.
• Limit the amount of sweet or sticky foods your child eats.
• When your child’s first tooth appears, brush it with fluoride toothpaste and talk to your dentist about scheduling the first dental visit.
Early prevention is the key to a lifetime of good dental health. Parents play a very important role in protecting a child's teeth, and your dentist is your partner in taking care of your child's oral health. Visit your dentist now!
