Baby bottle tooth decay

Baby bottle tooth decay

Baby sleeping with bottle in mouth, with detail of mouth showing tooth decay on front, upper teeth

Don't put your infant to bed with a bottle of milk, formula, juice, or other drink that contains sugar. Sugar and acids in these liquids can cause tooth decay.

Current as of: November 14, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
JoLynn Montgomery PA - Family Medicine
John Pope MD - Pediatrics
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine