The term “Nursing Bottle Caries” also known as Baby Bottle tooth decay describes a dental condition that involves the rapid decay of many or all the baby teeth of an infant or child. The teeth most likely to be damaged are the upper front teeth since they are the first teeth to erupt and thus have the longest exposure time to the sugars in the feeding bottle.
The lower front teeth tend to be protected by the tongue as the child sucks on the nipple of the bottle or the breast.
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay is caused by long exposure of a child’s teeth to liquid containing sugars generally when the baby falls asleep with a bottle containing milk or juice or a pacifier dipped in honey. The liquid pools around the front teeth. During sleep, the bacteria living in every baby’s mouth turns the milk sugar or other sugars into acid which causes the decay.
By the time the condition is noticed by the parents, it may be too late and extractions of the decayed teeth may be necessary
As a result, your child may suffer from long-term disorders which include speech impediments, possible psychological damage, crooked or crowded teeth, and poor oral health.
For specially-abled children and for highly uncooperative children, we also have the facility for treatment under general anesthesia
If your child too is suffering from Nurse bottle caries, be sure to contact us today!
