{"id":288,"date":"2024-06-03T00:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T00:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/?p=288"},"modified":"2024-07-01T00:28:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T00:28:13","slug":"baby-bottle-tooth-decay-babies-develop-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/03\/baby-bottle-tooth-decay-babies-develop-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: When Babies Develop Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that babies can develop cavities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut don\u2019t cavities come from eating too much sugar?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, exactly! Your child might be more exposed to excessive doses of sugar than you think. They can even start to have problems before they have access to classic examples like chocolate and certain cereals. Don\u2019t worry though. There are simple tips that can help you prevent this from happening. Keep reading to learn how to keep your little one safe from tooth decay<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and Why is It Called That?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common way for babies to develop cavities is through their baby bottles \u2013 hence the name. You see, formula, juice, and basically any beverage that isn\u2019t water contains sugar. As your baby sucks on the bottle, the sugars from their drink pool around their teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When they take a reasonable sip, this isn\u2019t as much of an issue, because their saliva can help them wash out sugar. But if they feed for longer periods of time, they\u2019re also exposed to more sugar for longer. It will build and build up on their teeth, making it increasingly difficult for saliva alone to rinse it out. When it\u2019s left to sit, sugar becomes fuel for cavity-causing bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Control Your Baby\u2019s Sugar Exposure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Logically, limiting your baby\u2019s contact with their bottle will reduce the risk of baby bottle tooth decay. However, there are other ways sugar can collect on their teeth. Let\u2019s narrow your solutions down to a few simple tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n