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Parents should be aware of a more serious form of tooth decay in young children, one called “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay”. This is caused when an infant’s teeth are exposed to liquids containing sugar for an extended period of time. Some parents may not realize this, but liquids such as milk and breast milk, baby formula, and fruit juice have a considerable amount of sugar in them – so over time, prolonged teeth exposure to these liquids can rapidly lead to cavities.
Many parents will put their baby down for a nap or at night with a bottle as a comforter – but before you do, think first: does the liquid in the bottle contain any amount of sugar? The sweet liquid will likely pool and completely encapsulate itself around the child’s teeth when laying down, giving plaque bacteria a huge advantage in producing the acids that attack tooth enamel.
We are a premier pediatric dentistry practice serving the communities of Frisco, McKinney, Lewisville, Plano, and North Dallas. We’re also super easy to get to – right at the northwest corner of Eldorado Parkway and the Dallas North Tollway next to Market Street.
