Bottle bruises, which occur in babies with a lot of bottle feeding habits and which must be treated, can cause many problems if not treated.

Bottle caries, which is frequently seen in early childhood, is a problem that can lead to very serious consequences due to malnutrition. It is an infectious disease that is difficult to treat because it occurs at an early age.

Baby bottle cavities are early cavities that occur in the deciduous teeth.This problem, which must be treated, adversely affects the health of the permanent teeth that will replace the deciduous teeth if left untreated.Baby bottle cavities occur due to prolonged bottle use or improper bottle use.However, cavities in the deciduous teeth can also occur due to different factors, such as applying honey, jam or molasses to the pacifier and giving it to the baby.

Milk teeth are teeth that should be present in the mouth in a healthy way until the ages of 7 to 12. When baby bottle caries progresses and reaches the nerve tissues, it causes some complaints. Since the decay touches the nerves, pain or sensitivity problems occur in the teeth. Due to these complaints, feeding and sleep problems may occur in children. If these caries are not treated, the child’s psychology may deteriorate, abscess and infection may occur in the teeth.

The treatment of milk teeth should be performed by a specialist physician in the lap of the parent. If a large number of procedures are required, treatments are performed under general anesthesia.

If these caries have formed, they need to be treated. More importantly, it must be prevented before it occurs.

Ways to prevent bottle bruises;

– After 1 year of age, the baby should not be allowed to sleep with a bottle, pacifier or breast milk… Sweeteners such as honey, sugar… should not be added to the milk put in the bottle.

– When the teeth first start to erupt, they should be wiped with a damp and clean cloth, and tooth cleaning silicones should be used.

– Make sure that the baby/child consumes water after each feeding.

– Fiber-rich nuts, vegetables or fruits should be given instead of carbohydrate-based foods that stick to the teeth during snacks.

– Since the spitting reflex will not develop until the age of 3, the habit of brushing with a small toothbrush without paste should be ensured.

– To set an example for the child, parents should brush their teeth in the presence of their child and encourage the child to brush their teeth.

– Most importantly, a dental check-up should be done at an early stage and precautions should be taken to prevent caries after the dental check-up.

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