{"id":1169,"date":"2022-09-30T07:15:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T07:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=1169"},"modified":"2023-02-15T10:40:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T10:40:12","slug":"baby-tottle-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/baby-tottle-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"BABY TOTTLE TOOTH DECAY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1169\" class=\"elementor elementor-1169\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2174bc2c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2174bc2c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4607e1bf\" data-id=\"4607e1bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f93ca07 titletop elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f93ca07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BABY TOTTLE TOOTH DECAY<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57393ff2 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57393ff2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69c1dd29\" data-id=\"69c1dd29\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-774d0fb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"774d0fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is extremely important to maintain the health of primary (baby) teeth.\u00a0 Baby teeth will eventually be replaced, but in the meantime they perform several crucial functions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enunciation and speech production are assisted by baby teeth, as well as chewing food correctly, maintaining space in the jaw for adult teeth, and preventing the tongue from protruding abnormally.\u00a0 Whenever baby teeth are lost prematurely due to decay or trauma, adjacent teeth shift to fill the gap.\u00a0 The consequences of this phenomenon can include impacted adult teeth, years of orthodontic treatment, and a poor aesthetic result.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that babies are at risk of tooth decay as soon as their first primary tooth emerges &#8211; usually around six months of age.\u00a0 Around twelve months of age, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends a &#8220;well baby check up&#8221; with a pediatric dentist.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dab6c5b\" data-id=\"dab6c5b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec190d2 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ec190d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"997\" src=\"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/service-image-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-488\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/service-image-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/service-image-1-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/service-image-1-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/service-image-1-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/service-image-1-1536x798.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2adc5c6 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2adc5c6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0352ce\" data-id=\"c0352ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cacc02e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cacc02e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does baby bottle tooth decay happen?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98b09be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98b09be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Baby bottle tooth decay&#8221; refers to early childhood caries (cavities) in infants and toddlers.\u00a0 Teeth decay caused by baby bottles may affect any or all of the teeth, but is most prevalent in the front teeth on the upper jaw.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pediatric dentist may not be able to save the affected tooth if baby bottle tooth decay becomes too severe.\u00a0 To prevent misalignment of the remaining teeth, the damaged tooth is removed and a space maintainer is placed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good homecare routine and regular dental checkups can completely prevent baby bottle tooth decay.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5a67e9 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f5a67e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the cause of baby bottle tooth decay?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8688a87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8688a87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth decay is caused by acid-producing bacteria in the oral cavity.\u00a0 In the beginning, these bacteria may be transmitted from mother to baby through saliva.\u00a0 Whenever parents share a spoon with the baby or attempt to clean a pacifier with their mouths, the parental bacteria infect the baby&#8217;s mouth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetened liquids are the most common cause of baby bottle tooth decay.\u00a0 Breast milk, baby formula, juice, and sweetened water are just a few of the liquids that a parent might fill a baby bottle with.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particularly when sweetened liquids are consumed during naps or at night, they remain in the mouth for an extended period of time.\u00a0 Throughout the mouth, oral bacteria feed on sugars and emit harmful acids as a result. Tooth enamel is worn away by these acids.\u00a0 As a result, children suffer from painful cavities and tooth decay.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infants who do not receive an adequate amount of fluoride are at a greater risk of developing tooth decay.\u00a0 In addition to protecting tooth enamel, fluoride also promotes mineral reuptake while reducing mineral loss.\u00a0 A pediatric dentist can determine whether an infant requires fluoride supplements or is at high risk for baby bottle tooth decay by completing a series of questionnaires and examinations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1fea09 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d1fea09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can I prevent baby bottle tooth decay at home?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed62df3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed62df3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A committed parent can completely prevent baby bottle tooth decay.\u00a0 By scheduling regular dental appointments and following these guidelines, you can ensure that your child&#8217;s smile remains healthy, bright, and beautiful:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should avoid transmitting bacteria to your child through saliva exchange.\u00a0 Clean pacifiers and toys, and use a clean spoon for each person eating.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a clean washcloth to clean gums after every feeding.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush your teeth with an ADA-approved toothpaste and an appropriate toothbrush.\u00a0 Under two-year-olds should use fluoride-free toothpaste.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the child has mastered the art of &#8220;spitting out&#8221; excess toothpaste, use a pea-sized amount of ADA-approved fluoridated toothpaste.\u00a0 Although fluoride is important for the health of the teeth, too much consumption can lead to fluorosis.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugary drinks should not be placed in baby bottles or sippy cups.\u00a0 These containers should only be filled with water, breast milk, or formula.\u00a0 Once the child reaches the age of twelve months, encourage him or her to use a regular cup rather than a sippy cup.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not recommended to dip pacifiers in sweet liquids (honey, etc.).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to review your child&#8217;s eating habits.\u00a0 Sugar-filled snacks should be eliminated and a healthy, nutritious diet should be encouraged.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should not allow your child to take a liquid-filled bottle to bed.\u00a0 In the event that the child insists, fill the bottle with water rather than a sugary beverage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your child&#8217;s teeth are clean until he or she reaches the age of seven.\u00a0 Children are often unable to reach certain parts of their mouth before this time.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult your child&#8217;s pediatric dentist about fluoride levels.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult your pediatric dentist if you have questions or concerns about baby bottle tooth decay.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3fc38229 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3fc38229\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b87d7d9\" data-id=\"5b87d7d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-20132cab elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20132cab\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6132b412\" data-id=\"6132b412\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b0e35fc elementor-view-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"6b0e35fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar1\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe5e09 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fe5e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Schedule a Consultation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56a575bd elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56a575bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our dentists pride themselves on putting your needs first and offering <strong>FREE PARKING<\/strong> \u2014 a rarity for downtown dentists. 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