Baby Bottle Tooth Decay is a serious problem among many children in Lancaster County.
While the effects can be devastating, the good news is parents and caretakers can help prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay by following a few basic tips.
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After each feeding, wipe your baby’s gums with a clean gauze pad. Begin brushing your child’s teeth when the first tooth appears.
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Do not allow your child to fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, formula, fruit juice or sweetened liquids.
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If your child needs a pacifier, use a clean pacifier recommended by your dentist or doctor. Do not give your child a pacifier dipped in any sweet liquid.
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Avoid filling your child’s bottle with liquids such as sugar water and soft drinks.
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Limit fruit juice to one serving per day.
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If your local water supply does not contain fluoride, ask your dentist how your child should get fluoride.
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Start dental visits by your child’s first birthday and keep making regular visits. If your child has dental problems, see a dentist as soon as possible.
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