Never put your baby to bed with a bottle. Take your baby to the dentist by age 1. Baby teeth are important. Healthy gums and teeth help your child speak, eat, and smile.

Experts are concerned about the prevalence of cavities in baby teeth of children ages 2 to 5. It increased to 28 percent in 1999-2004, from 24 percent in 1988-1994, according to the report from ...

Using a fluoride toothpaste helps combats the effects of sugar. In baby teeth, cavities tend to develop between teeth, so be sure to help you child floss once they’re ready.

Why your baby's teeth have cavities (Photo: Verywell Health) Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is a prevalent chronic disease that affects people of all ages, including infants and ...

Just like in adult teeth, baby teeth can develop cavities (holes). Factors including cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth, regular consumption of sugary drinks and snacks, and not brushing well ...

Experts are concerned about the prevalence of cavities in baby teeth of children ages 2 to 5. It increased to 28 percent in 1999-2004, from 24 percent in 1988-1994, according to the report.

Still, SDF as a cavity treatment is relatively new in the US. It's been used for oral care in Japan for over 50 years, but the Food and Drug Administration didn't approve it for dental use until 2014.

Not only did her 24-month-old have two cavities in her baby teeth, the pediatric dentist suggested she might have “caught” them from her mom.

Tooth decay in infants and young children is commonly referred to as 'baby bottle tooth decay.' This occurs when a child's teeth are frequently exposed to sugary liquids, such as fruit juice.