What Is Nursing Bottle Syndrome?

What Is Nursing Bottle Syndrome?

• Severe tooth decay – especially brown spots on my teeth.
  
  
• I may need to have many of my first teeth removed at a young age.

What Causes Nursing Bottle Syndrome?

1. Natural sugars found in most liquids that I drink.
   
   
2. These liquids can pool in my mouth especially when I am lying down.
   
   
3. When these natural sugars are in contact with my teeth and gums for a long period of time, it will cause them to decay.

How Can I Prevent Nursing Bottle Syndrome?

• Never lay me down with a bottle. If I must have a bottle in bed, use only water in it. PLEASE!
  
  
• Do not feed me sugared water or drinks with a bottle or sippy cup.
  
  
• Wipe my gums with a damp cloth once or twice daily.
  
  
• When my teeth come, brush them with a soft bristled toothbrush and a tiny bit of fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day.
  
  
• Floss my teeth when they start touching each other and take me to see the dentist when I turn 1 year old.