Dental Insurance Health Care, Help Prevent Baby Dental Decay.
To help prevent tooth decay in babies, avoid overnight feeding. By letting your baby nurse at will can make milk pool in baby’s mouth which will cause acid to form contagiously throughout the night which can lead to tooth decay. The same goes for baby bottles so avoid letting your child walk around with a baby bottle. Whether you are breast feed or bottle feeding you baby, make sure to wipe your baby’s teeth and gums with a clean damp washcloth after feeding.