Craig C Ellsworth DDS      
4959 Arlington Avenue Suite A = Riverside = CA 92504 = (877) 625-4326
 

Tooth decay prevention when nursing or bottle feeding

 

"Dr. Ellsworth, how can I prevent tooth decay from nursing or a bottle?"
  Taking your baby off of the breast when he/she falls asleep can prevent baby tooth decay.  Hold your baby while bottle feeding.  Always take a bottle filled with milk or juice away from the sleeping child.

If your child requires a bottle at bedtime provide a bottle filled with water.  Instead of a bottle, try comforting your child with a pacifier or a favorite toy or blanket.

Check with your health care provider to make sure your child is getting the right amount of fluoride.  Brush your baby's teeth with a soft toothbrush daily.

For more answers about your baby's dental care call us at (877) 625-4326.
 
"When should bottle feeding be stopped?"
  Begin teaching your baby to use a cup by seven months. It's a good idea to introduce juice in a cup. Your baby can be off the bottle by 12 months.

Infant and Baby Tooth Decay
In Riverside California and the surrounding
Orangecrest - Woodcrest - Corona - Marino Valley CA areas.


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