Dental caries, otherwise known as cavities, are holes in the teeth. Although people of all ages suffer from cavities, infants and toddlers are at greater risk due to their use of bottles and sippy cups. Every year, millions of babies worldwide suffer from tooth decay caused by products like infant formula, milk, and fruit juices.

Parents often put their babies to sleep with a bottle of formula or juice in their mouth. They do this because their children tend to settle down and fall asleep faster with the comforting feel of a bottle in their mouth. Unfortunately, the sugar contained in these products soaks the teeth throughout the night, nourishing the bacteria that produce acid which, in turn, destroys the teeth over time. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that saliva flows slowly at night when babies are asleep.

How you can protect your child from dental caries

• Never allow your baby to fall asleep while feeding, whether on breast milk, infant formula or fruit juices.
• After every feeding, make sure to gently wipe your baby’s teeth with a clean, wet cloth. Remember to wash this cloth after every use and to make use of baby safe natural cleaners and non toxic cleaning products like BabyGanics Loads of Love Laundry Detergent to prevent your baby from being exposed to chemicals.
• If you have to give your child feeding bottle for comfort, make sure to give him only water. Water is sugar-free and thus won’t allow bacteria to multiply and make acid.
• You can give your child a pacifier to help saliva flow more easily. Saliva has natural enzymes that protect against the growth of bacteria. Again, follow basic non toxic cleaning rules and use only baby safe natural cleaners, eco friendly cleaners and non toxic cleaning products like BabyGanics Dish Dazzler when washing items like pacifiers.
• Start brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as your pediatrician recommends it.
• Regularly observe the inside of your baby’s mouth to make sure that his teeth are clean and healthy.

With these in mind, you can help ensure that your child will be safe from dental caries.

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