Can bottle feeding cause tooth decay?

Can bottle feeding cause tooth decay?

Baby bottle tooth decay is caused by the frequent and long-term exposure of a child's teeth to liquids containing sugars. Among these liquids are milk, formula, fruit juice, sodas and other sweetened drinks. The sugars in these liquids pool around the infant's teeth and gums, feeding the bacteria that cause plaque.

Can you reverse tooth decay?

Tooth decay can be stopped or reversed at this point. Enamel can repair itself by using minerals from saliva, and fluoride from toothpaste or other sources. But if the tooth decay process continues, more minerals are lost. A cavity is permanent damage that a dentist has to repair with a filling.

Can baby teeth decay reversed?

Tooth decay can be stopped or reversed if discovered in time. Many dentists can apply fluoride and minerals to repair damaged enamel if decay has not yet caused cavities or damage to the tooth pulp. In some cases, enamel can even repair itself with minerals from the child's saliva and the help of fluoride toothpaste.