Nursing bottle caries is form of tooth decay that is caused in children sleeping with bottles in their mouth. It is also called as early childhood caries(ECC)\/baby bottle caries.
children who use baby bottle for longer period with liquid like milk, juice except water are mostly affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Causes of nursing bottle caries<\/strong> Symptoms of nursing bottle caries<\/strong> Treatment of nursing bottle caries<\/strong> Prevention of nursing bottle caries<\/strong>
\u2022 It caused due to long term exposure of fluid like milk, juice, syrup.
\u2022 Degeneration of tooth enamel due to excessive exposure of sugar or sweetened liquid.
\u2022 Naturally present bacteria in mouth break down sugar and produces acid which attack tooth. Mainly affect first erupted tooth in oral cavity that is deciduous upper incisors and molars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 White spots on tooth surface
\u2022 Tooth cavity and holes in the tooth
\u2022 Toothache
\u2022 Swollen and bleeding gums
\u2022 Fever caused by gum or tooth infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Excavate the caries and restoration of tooth
\u2022 Indirect pulp capping and pulp therapy procedures
\u2022 Proper brushing of teeth, taking care of gums
\u2022 If chalky white appearance is seen then apply fluoride
\u2022 Dental filling or stainless steel crown to protect tooth
\u2022 If abcess is present it can be treated through drainage
\u2022 Xrays are adviced to assess the condition of tooth
\u2022 If decay is deep or reaches to pulp chamber then pulp therapy or extraction is considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Gently wiping teeth or gums of child with wet cotton or cloth after every bottle feed which can remove excess sugar and any dental plaque.
\u2022 Begin to brush your child\u2019s teeth after teeth start to erupt in mouth
\u2022 Start adding pea sized fluoride toothpaste on toothbrush after all teeth erupted and start oral care routine.
\u2022 Floss your child\u2019s teeth.
\u2022 Avoid leaving bottle of sweetened liquid in child\u2019s mouth after feeding.
\u2022 Encourage child drink juice with from cup at six months old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n