Milk bottle and sleeping: exactly what are the consequences?

a lot of people say it's bad for teeth when sleeping with a bottle.. how so? will the baby get buck teeth, cavities, etc? when can you tell if the damage has been done?

Milk bottle and sleeping: exactly what are the consequences?
i have heard that it will rot their teeth, i don't know. my son went to sleep with milk every night until he was 2, then we took it away. he doesn't have anything wrong with his teeth. no cavities, etc. we keep his teeth brushed very regularly. but taking it away is very hard. i am pregnant with my 2nd child, and i will not even start that habit, because of the hardness of breaking it, not because of their teeth. but its different for different kids i guess.
Reply:the baby can get bottle rot....because the sugars in the milk or juice sit in the baby's mouth after they fall asleep. the sugars break down the enamel of the teeth
Reply:it can cause ear infections and bottle mouth which is rotted teeth I think it also makes it harder to take the bottle away when that time comes
Reply:|Definately rottening of the teeth, bad breath, production of bacteria, and abnormal growth of a healthy denture line. You will know when you are paying for braces or porcelain veneers.....don't do it!!!!
Reply:Yes, the baby can get BBTD (Baby Bottle Tooth Decay) also called bottle rot. The sugars in milk (and juice and ANYTHING that is not plain water) pool around the teeth while the child is sleeping and then bacteria in the mouth will attack the sugars (it is their food). One of their byproducts is acid which eats away at the teeth, forming cavities. You'll notice when the damage is done, the teeth will be very discolored, teeth may be worn down, and the child may experience pain. It won't cause buck teeth but the teeth will decay. Here is some more information: http://www.dr-v.org/facts/BBTD.htm
Reply:def makes it harder to take the bottle away, don't do it i made that mistake. just got the bottle away from her, (santa took them) lol. learn from my mistake. and yes she has 2 cavities
Reply:All those answers are right... just like if you went to bed without brushing your teeth. you wouldnt clean your mouth and then have a drink...
Reply:My son is 16 months old and I thought he was to old for the bottle. We went to his well baby check up and I was concerned that he was going to get bottle rot or anything else like that. BUT the doctor says dont push the bottle away because crying it out is not healthy for your child. The bottle is like a security blanket for my son. Just dont fill it up to the top. My son takes water most of the time, but still wants milk every once and a while. Also, dont let your child drink more then 16 oz. of milk a day, then your child will have more problems eating a regular meal because his stomach is full on the fat from the milk.


Hope this helps!
Reply:my oldest was 19months old b4 she stopped taking the bottle at night and she had to get her two front teeth pulled at 4. if your baby will take water in a bottle, do it that way. i don't wish it on my worst enemy to have his babies teeth pulled. my daughters two front teeth were completely rotted out of her mouth. if you see blackening of teeth i would get them pulled now b4 you baby gets worse. if you wait they won't get there adult teeth.



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