{"id":116,"date":"2021-11-30T16:48:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T16:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2021-11-30T16:48:15","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T16:48:15","slug":"what-baby-bottle-tooth-decay-is-and-how-to-prevent-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/30\/what-baby-bottle-tooth-decay-is-and-how-to-prevent-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: What It Is &amp; How to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of baby drinking bottle while lying down on bed\" class=\"wp-image-117\" width=\"253\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Picture1.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment you welcome your child into the world, you know you would do anything to keep them happy and healthy. As a result, you give them lots of cuddles, create a comfortable crib for them, read them lots of books, and give them a bottle when they are hungry. Unfortunately, if you aren\u2019t careful, their feeding habits can lead to a phenomenon known as \u201cbaby bottle tooth decay.\u201d To learn more about the causes and prevention, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While reading educational books and watching informative videos on parenting, you likely came across baby bottle tooth decay. This phenomenon refers to infants developing cavities due to prolonged exposure to breast milk, fruit juice, and formula. Most often, this is a result of putting the baby to bed with a bottle, which is why pediatric dentists strongly discourage doing so. (If your little one needs to go to bed with a bottle, try filling it with water instead!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To: Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry \u2013 there is some good news: baby bottle tooth decay is largely preventable. The first step, as mentioned above, is not to put your little one to bed with a bottle. Remember, formula, fruit juice, and even breast milk contain sugar. Therefore, it\u2019s a good idea to wipe down their gums with a clean, wet washcloth after each meal. As soon as their first tooth emerges, begin brushing it with an infant-sized toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Take Your Child to the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child\u2019s first tooth will likely emerge between six and ten months of age. As a result, you should bring them to the dentist around then or by their first birthday. While their first visit will mostly be a time for your child and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/dentistry-for-infants.html\">pediatric dentist<\/a> to get acquainted with each other, this appointment is also a great opportunity to ask questions! Finding out all the best tips and tricks for preventing baby bottle tooth decay (or any tooth decay, for that matter) will help you keep your little one\u2019s teeth and gums healthy in the short and long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even before your child has teeth, it\u2019s important to prioritize the care of their oral health. In addition to wiping down their gums and brushing any teeth they do have, make sure to avoid the habit of putting them to bed with a bottle. Their smile will thank you for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/\">Simply Pediatric Dentistry &amp; Orthodontics<\/a> is led by four incredible dentists. While each of them has their own specialty, they all come together at our Pelham office to provide top-tier care to children of all ages. We would love to welcome your infant in for their first checkup and guide you through how to care for their little smile throughout the years! To schedule an appointment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/contact-cdfc.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>603-635-1166<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The moment you welcome your child into the world, you know you would do anything to keep them happy and healthy. As a result, you give them lots of cuddles, create a comfortable crib for them, read them lots of books, and give them a bottle when they are hungry. Unfortunately, if you aren\u2019t careful, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? l Simply Pediatric Dentistry &amp; Ortho<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you heard of baby bottle tooth decay, but are unsure what it is and how to prevent it? 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