{"id":169,"date":"2022-11-07T22:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T22:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthorandolph.com\/blog\/?p=169"},"modified":"2022-11-16T22:24:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T22:24:58","slug":"randolph-pediatric-dentist-baby-bottle-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthorandolph.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/07\/randolph-pediatric-dentist-baby-bottle-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Protecting Your Baby From Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s probably no surprise for you to hear that kids get a lot of cavities. However, did you know that about 28% of American children between two and five years old have cavities? In fact, over half of kids between the ages of six and eight years old have had at least one cavity! The enamel on baby teeth is thinner than permanent teeth, so they\u2019re less equipped to keep tooth decay at bay. Unfortunately, this means that many parents accidentally put their children at a higher risk of cavities due to baby bottle tooth decay<\/a>! Read on to learn more abut this common issue and what you can do to keep your little one\u2019s precious smile cavity-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are Cavities In Baby Teeth a Big Deal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, it\u2019s important to learn about why baby bottle tooth decay matters. Many parents are under the incorrect assumption that since baby teeth are meant to fall out eventually, treating cavities in them isn\u2019t a big deal. This is quite untrue! Allowing tooth decay to go untreated in a baby tooth can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n