The early childhood caries, also known as baby bottle syndrome, is a serious disease that can destroy your child's teeth, but that in turn can be prevented.
What causes early childhood caries?
- Allowing the baby to fall asleep with a bottle, because then sweetened beverages remain around your teeth increase the risk of developing tooth decay. Both breast milk and formula milk contain sugar.
- Breastfeeding a child for extended periods or allowing the child to fall asleep during it.
- Allow your child to play with a bottle.
Do not put the child to bed with a bottle ...
You can fall asleep with it!
Here are five recommendations to prevent the child sleep with a bottle:
- Let your child take a security blanket that, a teddy bear, a doll, or a favorite toy when going to sleep.
- Sing or play music relaxing.
- Hold or rock your child.
- Give your child pat on the back to help you relax.
- Read to tell a story.
What are the effects of early childhood caries?
· Loss of tooth
· Ear Problems and Language
· Crowding of permanent teeth
· Severe
· A poor self-image
· Dental Caries
How can you prevent early childhood caries?
- Teach your child to use the cup between 6-12 months of age. Replace the bottle for a cup at the age of 1 years.
- Ask your pediatrician or dentist to make sure your child is consuming the necessary amount of fluoride per day.
The smile and the dental health of your child depends on you!
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