Early Childhood Caries

Early Childhood Caries

One of the more serious forms of childhood decay out there is baby bottle tooth decay, formally known as Early Childhood Caries. This form of decay starts when the infant’s teeth are exposed to liquids that contain sugar for long periods of time. These liquids could be breast milk, formula, milk, fruit juice, and any other sweetened drink.

The best way to avoid Early Childhood Caries is to not let your child sleep with a bottle at night and to clean their teeth before they lay down to sleep. Also, make sure to see the pediatric dentist by age one or earlier if you suspect that there are cavities starting.