What is baby bottle tooth decay?

Tooth decay happens when harmful bacteria is passed down from the caregiver to the baby through saliva. Baby bottle tooth decay can happen due to poor feeding habits, like when a baby is put to bed with a bottle or given excessive amounts of juice and other sugary drinks.

How do you prevent baby bottle tooth decay?

By making sure your baby's teeth are clean, not sending them to bed with a bottle, and seeing your dentist as soon as their first tooth comes in.

When should a child first go to the dentist?

By the time they get their first tooth or when they turn one, whichever is sooner.

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