Granite City Dentist          Metro East Dental Care         Implant Dentistry

Dr. Kent J Splaingard
Dr. Kathy L Splaingard

1923 Johnson Road = Granite City IL = 62040 = 618 877-6303
 

Nursing or bottle feeding tooth decay prevention

"Dr. Splaingard, 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.

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 618 877-6303.

 

 


Pediatric Dentist
In Granite City Illinois and the surrounding
Collinsville - Edwardsville - Glen Carbon - Troy IL areas.