Bottlemouth syndrome, or baby bottle tooth decay, affects young children who are overexposed to sugar through drinking from a bottle. Sugars contained in drinks turn to acid in the mouth and damage tooth enamel.
Best practices to avoid bottlemouth syndrome include:
- Avoid or limit sugary drinks
- Limit the time spent on a bottle
- Don’t let baby take a bottle to bed
- Brush teeth with a mild fluoride toothpaste twice daily
The condition mainly affects the front teeth but can spread to other teeth if not caught and treated early by a dentist who can spot decay early as part of a regular dental check-up routine and take corrective measures.
Find out more about bottlemouth syndrome at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/what-is-bottlemouth-syndrome/
