{"id":146,"date":"2018-08-14T16:55:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T16:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2018-09-21T16:58:56","modified_gmt":"2018-09-21T16:58:56","slug":"kids-dentist-in-alamo-ranch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/kids-dentist-in-alamo-ranch\/","title":{"rendered":"Bottle Feeding at Night? Kids Dentist in Alamo Ranch Discusses the Dangers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BabyDid you know that an estimated 28% of children ages 2-5 have cavities? It\u2019s a common misconception that baby teeth aren\u2019t that important, but nothing could be further from the truth. Although there are multiple factors that contribute to childhood cavities, there\u2019s one that\u2019s especially harmful (but completely preventable). Known as \u201cbaby bottle tooth decay,\u201d it causes rapid, severe decay that can be devastating to a child\u2019s oral health. Keep reading to learn more about this condition and what steps you can take to keep your child\u2019s teeth healthy!<\/p>\n

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How Does Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Happen?<\/h2>\n

Many parents resort to putting their fussy babies to sleep with a bottle of milk, formula or juice (all of which contain sugars). You can think of this prolonged exposure as a \u201csugar bath\u201d for your child\u2019s teeth, which can quickly cause severe<\/em> decay.<\/p>\n

In some cases, a child\u2019s teeth are almost entirely destroyed down to the gumline and either need to be extracted or require major dental work to repair.<\/p>\n

The good news is that baby bottle tooth decay is easy to prevent. After all, every child will use their baby teeth for many years to eat and speak properly, as well as smile with confidence. Every effort to keep them healthy is well worth it!<\/p>\n

How Can You Keep Your Child\u2019s Teeth Healthy?<\/h2>\n

Here are some great ways to prevent childhood dental problems \u2013 instead of treating them:<\/p>\n