bottle rot is indicated by dark stains around the teeth. but if you are concerned see your local pediatric dentist as soon as possible. the risk of potentially devastating nursing-pattern dental decay exists for the breastfed child just as it does for the bottle-fed child. this kind of decay is caused by extended and repetitive feedings with prolonged exposure of erupted teeth to fermentable carbohydrates. some general recommendations 1. infants should not be put to sleep with a bottle. nocturnal breastfeeding should be avoided after the first primary tooth begins to erupt. 2. parents are encouraged to transition infants into drinking from a cup as they approach their first birthday. infants should be weaned from the bottle between 12 and 14 months of age. 3. consumption of juices from a bottle should be avoided. 4. oral hygiene measures should be implemented by the time of eruption of the first primary tooth. 5. an oral health consultation visit within six months of the eruption of the first tooth is recommended to educate parents and provide anticipatory guidance for prevention of dental disease.
how do i know if my child has bottle rot in his mouth and how can it be prevented?