Clarksville Dentist         St Bethlehem Dental Care         Sedation Dentistry

Anthony Carroccia DDS MAGD

2088 Lowes Drive Suite CD = Clarksville TN = 37040 = (931) 648-3233
 

Nursing or bottle feeding tooth decay prevention
 

"Dr. Carroccia, how can I prevent tooth decay from nursing or a bottle?"

  Taking your baby off of the breast when he/she falls asleep can prevent baby tooth decay.  Hold your baby while bottle feeding.  Always take a bottle filled with milk or juice away from the sleeping child.

If your child requires a bottle at bedtime provide a bottle filled with water.  Instead of a bottle, try comforting your child with a pacifier or a favorite toy or blanket. Do not dip the pacifier in any sugary liquids.

Check with your health care provider to make sure your child is getting the right amount of fluoride.  Brush your baby's teeth with a soft toothbrush daily.

For more answers about your baby's dental care call us at (931) 648-3233.

 

 

 


Children's Dentist
In Clarksville Tennessee and the surrounding
Fort Campbell KY - Hopkinsville KY - Ashland City TN - Oak Grove KY areas.