Dentist London Blog » BABY BOTTLE DECAY http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:05:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Baby bottle tooth decay in the City of London http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/baby-bottle-tooth-decay-in-the-city-of-london/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/baby-bottle-tooth-decay-in-the-city-of-london/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:00:12 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=3435 It’s almost inconceivable to think that babies in the city of London can suffer from tooth decay from bottle feeding, but a constant feeding of babies can lead to all of the problems that older children and adults suffer from. Teeth will only be suceptible to decay once they start to appear, which is about the time babies should be weaned from the bottle. It’s very easy to leave the bottle in a baby’s mouth when sleeping, it’s a sense of comfort, but when teeth come through, the gums are very exposed to infection. The constant accessibility to milk and juices from a bottle can lead to a build up of bacteria in the mouth and hence caries can develop easily- this is more common in the front teeth. As the baby reaches teething, a baby’s feeding routine should be altered- they should be introduced to cup drinking and oral hygiene should be introduced regularly into the daily routine. It should also be the time for the child’s first dental visit to monitor the growth and health of the teeth. It’s a very distressing problem for all involved, treating tooth decay in a baby- it’s not very good to start filling or pulling teeth, using fluoride treatments or using antibiotics either at such an early age. The other reason behind being vigilant at this stage is because, how these teeth grow impacts on all the other teeth to follow.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/baby-bottle-tooth-decay-in-the-city-of-london/feed/ 0 Learn about children’s oral health at Central London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/learn-about-children%e2%80%99s-oral-health-at-central-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/learn-about-children%e2%80%99s-oral-health-at-central-london-dentist/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:08:09 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=2774 Looking after your child’s oral health even in the first few years of life can determine the health of their teeth for the rest of their life. Teaching your children effective and thorough dental hygiene skills when they are young will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives just as ignoring dental hygiene can lead to a lifetime of dental health problems.

How you deal with your child’s dental health can affect the condition and alignment of teeth in later life. By setting good examples and helping your child to understand the importance of visiting the dentist early can be of real benefit. Decisions such as what to feed your children can also affect the condition of their teeth. Baby bottle decay, so called because of the premature damage caused to teeth by giving children too many sugary drinks in infancy is on the rise in the UK and it is important that more parents learn about the dangers of giving their children drinks with high sugar content.

As with any medical condition, developing problems in the developing years can cause long-term health issues that can never be truly resolved. This is the same in the world of dental health with cases of early decay causing problems that may last a lifetime. Advice and health on proper dental care for children is widely available from Central London dentists. Making the correct decisions now can really help your child to develop strong and healthy teeth and teach them the importance of looking after their own dental health in the future. No parent wants to see their child in pain or suffering and keeping your child free from dental pain should be no exception.

]]> http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/learn-about-children%e2%80%99s-oral-health-at-central-london-dentist/feed/ 0 Avoid baby bottle decay with help from London dentist http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/avoid-baby-bottle-decay-with-help-from-london-dentist/ http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/avoid-baby-bottle-decay-with-help-from-london-dentist/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:07:39 +0000 admin http://www.bakerstreetdental.com/blog/?p=2764 Children need strong and healthy teeth when they are growing up to help them develop strong and straight teeth when they are adults. Tooth decay can begin at a very early age and can cause a whole series of dental problems later in life. This early tooth decay, also known as baby bottle decay, is often caused by giving children too many sugary drinks.

The sugar contained in many drinks such as fruit juices, baby formula and even milk can encourage the growth of bacteria that causes plaque. Plaque is a filmy substance that surrounds the teeth and causes the break down of tooth enamel. There are several easy tips to help avoid baby bottle decay that if followed can help your children to develop healthy teeth.

Avoid giving your child drinks with a high sugar content. Breast milk is far better for your child’s teeth than formula as it contains less sugar. As your child gets older, try to give them water rather than juice or milk. Try to remember to remove the bottle when the child has fallen asleep and try to teach children to drink form a cup as early as possible. Try to discourage your child from prolonged use of a dummy and never dip the dummy in honey or sugar to get them to use it.

Always encourage your children to clean their teeth and begin to floss at an early age. London dentists can give you more advice on how best to clean your child’s teeth and can recommend which products will be most suitable. Children should visit the dentist every six months just like adults to ensure their teeth develop as healthily as possible.

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