Dr. Eric Yaremko |
| 520 Lakeway Suite A = Bellingham WA = 98225 = (360) 734-6620 |
| Bellingham, WA Eric Yaremko DMD Sedation Dentist | ||||
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Nursing or bottle feeding tooth decay prevention
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"Dr. Yaremko, how can I prevent tooth decay from nursing or a bottle?" |
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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.
Do not give soda pop to a baby. The sugar is harmful to the teeth and it has no nutritional value.
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