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      Category : Health Centers > Mouth and Teeth (Oral and Dental)

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Alternate Names : BBTD, Baby Bottle Caries, Baby Bottle Mouth

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Pictures and Images | Attribution


How is the condition diagnosed?

Baby bottle tooth decay symptoms are hard to recognize early on. The symptoms may not be obvious until the decay has caused quite a bit of damage to the teeth and gums. Regular dental checkups are important. The dentist can evaluate the teeth closely, and monitor:

  • the condition of the gums
  • the current condition of the teeth
  • the enamel
  • the sensitivity of the teeth
  • the structure of the inside and outside of the teeth
  • Dental X-rays may be done to examine the extent of decay.


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    Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: Prevention & Expectations

    Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Reviewer: Daniel C. Pizzi, DMD
    Date Reviewed: 07/27/01









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