What is bottle decay and how is it prevented?
⚡ Short answer: Bottle decay is decay on upper front teeth from sleeping with a bottle in the mouth; to prevent it, remove the bottle from sleep routine: feed — clean teeth — put down without bottle.
Anonymous
8 aylık bebek annesi · Feeding
My baby sleeps with a bottle and I heard about 'bottle decay.' What is it and how do I prevent it?
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It's good you've heard about this — early prevention is always easier. "Bottle decay" (early childhood caries) is tooth decay, especially on upper front teeth, that develops when a baby sleeps with a bottle in her mouth for hours. The milk or formula sugar stays on the teeth, causing decay.
The most effective way to prevent it: remove the bottle from the bedtime routine. Feed with the bottle before bed, then clean her teeth (toothbrush or clean gauze), then put her to bed without the bottle. Transitioning to bottle-free sleep may be difficult the first few nights but it's worth it for dental health.
If you suspect cavities, take her to a pediatric dentist (pediatric dental specialist).
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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