NURSING-BOTTLE SYNDROME

  WHAT IS  BABY-BOTTLE TOOTH-DECAY?

Also called as EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES(ECC), NURSING CARIES and NURSING-BOTTLE SYNDROME.

Occurs when babies are in frequent contact with sugars from liquid carbohydrates such as  fruit juice, milk ,sweet drinks or sugar water.

Human breast can cause tooth decay as well.

Liquids break ->down into mouth -> simple sugars->allowed to sit in mouth-> bacteria growth , causes tooth decay

How to prevent

11)      During he day,to calm or comfort your baby, don’t give a bottle filled with sugary liquids or milk, instead give plain water.

22)      At any time, don’t dip your baby pacifier in sugar honey or sugary liquids.

33)      At bed time, don’t put your baby to bed with a bottle filled with sugary liquid ( watered-down fruit juice or milk sill increase the risk of decay).Give plain water.

44)      Don’t allow your baby to feed/ nurse conti nuously throughout the night while sleeping since,human breast milk can cause decay.Use a pacifier or give a bottle filled with plain water instead.

55)      Don’t add sugar to your child’s food.

66)      Use a wet gauze or cloth to wipe your child’s teeth or gums after each feeding this also helps in preventing tooth decay.

77)      Ask the dentist about your child’s fluoride needs. Fluoride treatment or supplements are to be given if your drinking water is not fluoridated.

88)      Teach your baby to drink from a cup by his or her 1^st birthday use “ SIPPING CUP” but excess use of this can also cause tooth decay unless it is filled with plain water.