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We all know how convenient it is to put our babies to bed with a bottle. The idea seems especially tempting after a long day and your little one is having a hard time settling down. It can be a tough habit to break for you or your child, but this can lead to tooth decay.
Tooth decay in infants and young children is often referred to as Early Childhood Caries or Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. One of the most common causes of baby bottle tooth decay is putting a baby to bed with a bottle of sweetened liquids or those with natural sugars like milk, formula and fruit juice. Another notable cause is using a bottle as an all day long pacifier for a fussy baby.
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