How can I protect my child's primary (Baby) teeth?

Baby bottle tooth decay is the leading cause of decay and tooth loss in very young children. This condition usually occurs when a baby is allowed to nurse from a bottle of milk, formula or fruit juice continuously at nap time or bedtime. You can help prevent it by always cleaning your infant's mouth and teeth after nursing, and by giving your infant only water in a bottle or a pacifier at bedtime. You will also safeguard the health of your baby's teeth by weaning your child from the bottle at one year of age.

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