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Decayed Baby Teeth - Bottle Caries! Our Pediatric Specialist,
Dr. Martha Ortiz-Perez Can Help!
Signs
and appearance of teeth displaying bottle caries: | |||||||||||||||||
| = | Brown teeth with fragmented edges |
| = | Upper front teeth that break easily |
Children who have erupted teeth or are past the age to be weaned are highly
susceptible to rotted front teeth when being put to bed with a bottle
containing milk, juice or other sugar-containing liquids. There is
decreased salivary flow during sleep and clearance of the liquid from
the teeth is slowed.
Call us at
(305) 380-8050 for more details.
The liquid pools around the upper front baby teeth and creates an excellent
environment to promote the growth of decay-causing bacteria. Removing
the bottle before the first tooth appears and wiping the child's gums
and teeth with a soft cloth before being put to bed can help prevent
decay.
At 18 months of age, parents should bring their child to see Dr. Ortiz
for an examination and recommended home care.
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