An example is found below. Some parents try to soothe their children by giving them a bottle or a pacifier dipped in a sweet liquid. Children can develop a dental problem called baby bottle tooth decay. The first signs of carries may be dull white spots or lines on the teeth. To prevent baby bottle tooth decay, one should not allow the child to fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, formula, fruit juice, breast milk or any other sweetened liquid.
Parents can start brushing a child's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears.
If you suspect your child may have baby bottle tooth decay, see your dentist right away.