Continued from last post -Healthy Habits

      Start Early




  

                Your child’s baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they first appear
                                      which is typically around age 6 months.
                                                                         




Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay.

It most often occurs in the upper front teeth, but other teeth may also be affected. In some cases, infants and toddlers experience decay so severe that their teeth cannot be saved and need to be removed.

The good news is that tooth decay is preventable! Most children have a full set of 20 baby teeth by the time they are 3-years-old. As your child grows, their jaws also grow, making room for their permanent teeth.

this article first appeared on mouthhealthy.org