🦷 Baby Bottle Tooth Decay – Protect Your Child’s Smile Early!

👶 Did you know babies can get tooth decay too?

Hi, today we’re talking about Baby Bottle Tooth Decay — a common but preventable problem that affects infants and toddlers.

🍼 What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?

It’s tooth decay that happens in infants and young children, especially when sweetened liquids like milk, formula, or juice stay in the mouth for too long — especially at bedtime.

The sugars feed bacteria in the mouth, which produce acid and damage the baby teeth.

🚫 Common Mistakes That Lead to It

Sending baby to sleep with a bottle

Frequent or prolonged bottle feeding

Dipping pacifiers in honey or sugar

Not cleaning baby’s gums/teeth

✅ Toothy’s Tips for Parents

🍼 Never let your baby sleep with a bottle

🪥 Start cleaning gums with a soft cloth before teeth appear

👶 Begin brushing with a soft baby toothbrush once teeth come in

🧃 Avoid sugary drinks — give only water at bedtime

🦷 First dental visit by age 1

🏥 Early Care = Lifelong Smiles

We offer gentle, caring first dental visits for your child.

Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic

📍 Ambattur, Chennai

📞 9150990462 | 7550090462

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About the doctor

About Dr. R.J. Vijayashree, M.D.S. Founder & Chief Dental Surgeon – Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic, Ambattur, Chennai Dr. R.J. Vijayashree is a highly accomplished Dental Surgeon and Oral Pathologist with over 14 years of clinical and academic experience. She founded Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic with a clear vision: to offer affordable, hygienic, and personalized dental care without compromising on quality or compassion. What began as a sincere pursuit of excellence in dentistry has grown into a trusted clinic known for ethical practice, transparency, and comprehensive dental solutions. 🎓 Academic Excellence & Awards University First Rank in M.D.S. with the Dr. B. Sivapathasundharam Gold Medal – a prestigious recognition of academic distinction. Recipient of the IDA Molaris Award twice for Best Academician . Honoured with the Best Paper Award at Microsummit 2024 , an International research conference. Recognized with multiple research contribution awa...

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