What Dr. Hake Thinks You Should Know About Baby teeth decayed & Bottle caries

At Lake Country Dental, we look for these signs of bottle caries:

=	Brown teeth with fragmented edges
=	Upper front teeth that break easily

Children who have erupted teeth or are past the age to be weaned are highly susceptible to rotted front teeth when being put to bed with a bottle containing milk, juice or other sugar-containing liquids. There is decreased salivary flow during sleep and clearance of the liquid from the teeth is slowed. Call us at (817) 236-8771 for more details.

The liquid pools around the upper front baby teeth and creates an excellent environment to promote the growth of decay-causing bacteria. Dr. Hake recommends that you remove the bottle and wipe the child's gums and teeth with a soft cloth before putting it to bed. This can help prevent decay.

At 18 months of age, parents should bring their child into Lake Country Dental for examination by Dr. Hake and recommend home care.

Decayed Baby Teeth
In Fort Worth Texas and the surrounding
Weatherford - Azle - Aledo - Saginaw TX areas.