The Impact of Milk on Your Child’s Teeth



Tooth decay occurs when food or milk is left on the teeth for a period of time. The longer milk is left on the teeth, the more acid is created in the mouth. Plaque on the teeth eats away at the tooth enamel. Although, milk is a great source of calcium, you want to teach your child to brush their teeth after consuming a glass of milk. You will also want to avoid leaving a bottle in your baby’s crib. As infants suck on the bottle, the milk stays on the teeth overnight. This twelve-hour time frame allows for an exponential amount of plaque and acid to attack your child’s teeth.
            Dr. CameronFuller, your Redlands, California Pediatric Dentist recommends, “After your baby has drank some milk, if they are under a year old, use a baby toothbrush and brush the gums to remove any milk from the surface. Once teeth come in, gently brush the teeth in circles after your child has consumed anything other than water.”
            Babies and young children that have tooth decay have an increased risk of pain and expense to correct the problems in their mouth. Children with an extreme amount of decay may need extensive work to restore their smile.  They may also develop a fear of the dentist because their visit is extensive and they may be in pain.
            Developing healthy habits early on can save your child from a lifetime of dental pain and trouble with their teeth. The earlier they learn to brush and floss their teeth after drinking and eating, the earlier they learn to save their smile.


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  1. UnknownAugust 15, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    I always thought that milk was good for your teeth. I guess I never really thought about the alternative, how much acid is produced and how that can decay your teeth.

    Jim Tracy | http://www.bafamilydentistry.com

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 7:35 PM

      Jim,
      Thank-you for reading the post. If you have good oral hygiene habits milk can be good for your teeth. You just have to make sure after a nice cold glass that you brush.

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  2. UnknownAugust 19, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Milk provide calcium to the teeth of new born baby and even help every individual to keep their health and teeth healthy. Children dentist Newmarket always recommend to gently brush their teeth to keep clean. They will feel at ease and maybe even excited for their very own dental appointment.

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    1. UnknownAugust 24, 2014 at 7:05 PM

      Hello Margalit, yes milk can provide calcium however, it is very important to brush their teeth afterwards.

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