{"id":186,"date":"2018-12-04T19:09:31","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T19:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2019-01-14T19:10:42","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T19:10:42","slug":"all-about-baby-bottle-tooth-decay-from-a-dentist-for-infants-in-bergenfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/04\/all-about-baby-bottle-tooth-decay-from-a-dentist-for-infants-in-bergenfield\/","title":{"rendered":"All about Baby Bottle Tooth Decay from a Dentist for Infants in Bergenfield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_178034061__1547488870_36090-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_178034061__1547488870_36090-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_178034061__1547488870_36090-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_178034061__1547488870_36090.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re taking yet another picture of your adorable baby. They\u2019re\nsmiling and looking right at you\u2014perfectly posed for the picture\u2014and then you\nnotice it. Their teeth have white spots on them. Your precious baby has the\nbeginnings of baby bottle tooth decay. Before you panic, here\u2019s some helpful\ninformation about it, so you can make sure your baby\u2019s smile stays as cute as\ncan be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is baby bottle tooth decay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bacteria that cause tooth decay thrive on sugar. They\nthen create acid that attacks teeth. When this happens in children under 5, it\nis commonly called baby bottle tooth decay. Even if your baby doesn\u2019t eat solid\nfood yet, think of the sugary fluids your baby consumes: milk, formula, and\/or\njuice. All these can contribute to this dangerous condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White spots are an indication of early tooth decay. Later\nstages include the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brown or black spots on the teeth<\/li><li>Bleeding or swollen gums<\/li><li>Fever, swelling, or irritability, which could\nmean there\u2019s an infection<\/li><li>Bad breath<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child shows these symptoms, see your pediatric\ndentist immediately to prevent the decay from spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does baby bottle tooth decay happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many infants sleep better on a full stomach or fall asleep\neasier while drinking milk or formula, so parents often use feedings to help\ntheir infants drift off to dreamland. But that\u2019s the time when your baby\u2019s\nteeth need the most protection. We tend to produce less saliva while we sleep,\nso all the sugars in your baby\u2019s mouth linger, cling to your baby\u2019s teeth, and\nstart to feed harmful bacteria in your baby\u2019s mouth. If left there, it can lead\nto tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does baby bottle tooth decay matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baby teeth are temporary anyway, right? It doesn\u2019t matter if\nthey end up with a few spots of decay, right? Wrong. Children typically lose\ntheir baby teeth between the ages of 6 and 12. Your baby will need their teeth\nto chew, talk, and smile for a long time before their permanent teeth come in.\nIf your child\u2019s teeth become infected or even removed too early on, they might\nexperience trouble eating or speaking correctly. In addition, their adult teeth\ncould come in crooked or damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I prevent baby bottle tooth decay from happening to my baby?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some basic tips to stop baby bottle tooth decay\nbefore it begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oral hygiene for your baby should commence\nbasically from birth. Gently massage your baby\u2019s gums with a washcloth, and\nstart brushing twice a day when you see that first tooth cut through.<\/li><li>By their first birthday, begin bringing your\nbaby to the dentist for checkups twice a year. Your dentist in Bergenfield can\nhelp monitor their growth and dental development and catch any issues early.<\/li><li>If possible, avoid giving your baby a sugary\ndrink right before bedtime, even if they don\u2019t take the bottle with them. If\nyou want or need to give your baby a bottle to go to bed, give them water. That\nway, you\u2019re actually helping their teeth stay cleaner. To start with, over time\nyou can dilute the bottle with water, so your child can acclimate easier to the\nchange.<\/li><li>Make some changes in your baby\u2019s diet. If your\nbaby has started eating solid food, you could limit their consumption of acidic\nfoods, like grains, dairy products, processed foods, and meat. Also consider\nreducing the frequency and amount of juice you give them.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t dip your baby\u2019s pacifier in honey, sugar,\nor syrup.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You would do anything to protect your child, and that\nincludes attending ongoing dental care with a trusted pediatric dentist. By\nfollowing these tips, you can keep your baby\u2019s smile happy and healthy for\nyears to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/about-us.html\">Smile More Kidz<\/a>\nhas four talented and compassionate pediatric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/meet-our-doctors.html\">dentists<\/a>.\nThey all have years of experience and expertise, but they also make dental\nvisits fun and stress-free for their patients. These pediatric dentists can\noffer effective, specialized care, even in advanced cases. Contact Smile More\nKidz and these dentists by calling (845) 859-6060 or clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilemorekidz.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re taking yet another picture of your adorable baby. They\u2019re smiling and looking right at you\u2014perfectly posed for the picture\u2014and then you notice it. Their teeth have white spots on them. Your precious baby has the beginnings of baby bottle tooth decay. 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