Bottle caries - Decayed baby teeth
 Signs and appearance of teeth displaying bottle caries:
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Brown teeth with fragmented edges |
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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.
The liquid pools around the upper front teeth and creates an excellent
environment to promote the growth of decay-causing bacteria.
We recommend that brushing start with the appearance of the first tooth.
Brushing can be done without any toothpaste. If toothpaste is used,
we recommend a pea size amount only.
We like to see the child for an examination and cleaning between the age of
2 and 3. Please set the stage for a positive experience by promoting
the visit as fun and exciting (no negative comments).
Call us at 920 432-3798 for more details.
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