Once the baby teeth first appear, usually by the age of six months or so child is susceptible to decay. If you drink remains in the teeth of your child for a longer period of time it can lead to erosion of the bacteria in the mouth. Every time your child drinks these liquids, acids produced by bacteria attack the teeth. After many attacks, the teeth decay. If untreated, can lead to inflammation, infection, severe pain and tooth loss.This condition is often referred to as Baby Bottle tooth decay or early childhood caries (cavities). In some cases, unfortunately, toddlers and infants experience severe tooth decay, resulting in dental fillings and extractions. The good news is that degradation can be prevented.

Simple precautions

Clean child's teeth with water
Don't make chile sleep with bottle or sippy cup
Avoid sugar-containing candy or cookies
Visit dentist