Baby bottle syndrome (BBS), also known as baby bottle tooth decay or early childhood caries, is the rapid decay of deciduous teeth in an infant or child from frequent exposure over long periods of time to liquids containing sugars. The most commonly affected teeth of this syndrome are the upper front teeth, but other areas in the mouth may be affected as well. The decay usually starts in the back of the front teeth. Because of the area, it often goes unnoticed by parents because it cannot be seen. New teeth are more vulnerable to decay. However, there are genetic factors that make some children more prone to tooth decay at an early age.
If the teeth are affected by BBS, the results may vary from developing cavities and losing their baby teeth too early. The risk of losing the deciduous teeth too early due to BBS, the child may develop poor eating habits, speech problems, crooked teeth and damaged adult teeth. The deciduous teeth are important because it is a gateway for the adult teeth. If a tooth becomes extracted too early because of decay, the tooth adjacent to it may drift into the empty space. This results with the adult tooth, which develop later, to grow crooked or have a crowding effect, which will play a part in the child’s smile. Sometimes the signs and symptoms of BBS go unnoticed in the child’s mouth. Tooth decay may even set in as soon as the baby’s first tooth erupts.
Some signs and symptoms of BBS may include painful toothaches, swollen and/or bleeding gums, fever—caused by gum or tooth infection,—cavities on the tooth/teeth and white spots on the teeth as a result of demineralization in the teeth. The white spots or lines on the teeth may look very white and dull on the tooth. This is a sign that this may develop ...
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...taining fermentable carbohydrates (eg, juice, milk, formula, soda) increases the risk of caries due to prolonged contact between sugars in the consumed food or liquid and cariogenic bacteria on the susceptible teeth” (Marino, R). If the decay in the tooth or teeth is obvious, filling material or stainless steel crowns may be used to cover the tooth or teeth. However, when the decay has reached the pulp chamber, extractions or a pulpotomy procedure may be performed.
In conclusion, baby bottle syndrome occurs when the teeth are exposed to fluids that are high in sugar content. The most common cause of BBS is allowing the child to sleep with a bottle that contains sugary or sweetened fluids. By slowly diluting the fluid over a period of time, it will help to reduce the amount of sugar in the fluid. If this continues, eventually the child will be drinking plain water.
For example the present study shows that the feeding time in babies fed with the syringe was 10ml/1.25min compared with 10ml/2.08 min without palatal obturation for cup and spoon fed babies at 6 weeks. This demonstrates that babies fed with either the syringe or the cup and spoon showed a faster feeding time than those fed with the obturator. The syringe feeding also indicated a greater volume of feed and faster feeding time. This study also shows less spill and regurgitation which is most likely a result of the tip of the syringe entering the oral cavity away from the cleft. Since the volume of the milk is measured, a more efficient delivery of the milk is possible, resulting in fewer spills. Syringe feeing is practical, easier to use, the baby gets a larger of feed and takes a shorter time to
Improper nutrition and misbalance in our body may be the causes for tooth decay. Always pay attention to your nutrition when your teeth are considered, instead of choosing fluoride or dentistry. Our health can also be in danger when fluoride is used, even though the main reason for using fluoride is to make the teeth stronger. According to a recent study, mental disabilities are often made more difficult with the usage of fluoride. Among fluoride, mercury and arsenic are also dangerous in cases of autism
Baby bottle syndrome and early baby caries is a disease that’s affecting many infants and children around the world. This has become a problem dealing with low socioeconomic; poor living environment, lack of health care and lack of education. Without the proper education many parents are having profound effect on their infant’s toddler and children teeth and that should be a big concern. Childhood caries begins before the child is born if the mother don’t maintain a healthy diet during her perinatal period while
This chapter talks about the development of children. It starts out talking about how in just 2 year a child goes from being helpless, little, and not really doing anything. To running, jumping, talking, playing, hugging, and kissing. In just 2 years a helpless baby becomes a human. The brain is the thing that controls the whole body from making a childes hands work to making them grow in size. The head of the child develops more quickly than the rest of the body. After 8 weeks of conception the head of the baby makes up half of its length. The brine develops more quickly than that the spinal cord. As the child grows in size they also grow in the ability to pick things up, and to move. The most dramatic weight and high change happens while the kid is in
Despite the mineralized form of your teeth, you still need to protect your tooth’s enamel from the foods you eat. Remember, all food is not good food, especially, when it comes to your teeth. Acidic foods like soda, and caffeine can eat away at the enamel on your teeth, leaving your teeth vulnerable to tooth decay, and cavities. Enamel forms a protective shield on the outer and inner layer of your teeth, protecting
mouth sores and dry mouth (“Oral Health Buzz”). These signs and symptoms can be early
Based on the radiographs that were previously taken by another student, the patient has areas of decay and generalized bone loss. These findings indicate that individualized home care is crucial in the progression of the treatment plan. The ten page assessment findings included areas of active decay, bulbous and shiny gingiva, and occlusal wear on the anterior teeth. A night guard is important to recommend in order to help to prevent further wear on the occlusal surface. The generalized areas of decay within the mouth indicate that this patient is in need of nutritional counseling. Nutritional counseling is helpful in determining the food items and beverages that the patient's eats and drinks that are high in sugar or carbohydrates. Nutritional counseling for my patient revealed that my patient drinks multiple different types of juices due to being unaware of the amount of sugar contained in
Poor fitting dentures cause microfracture formation in your dentures as you chew food. This is worse if your upper and lower dentures don’t align properly. You’ll place too much stress on the wrong area, eventually causing a large break and the need to see a denture repair dentist.
According to Seaver, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is birth defects causing learning, and behavioral problems in individuals whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy. This disorder is very serious, yet it is recognized as one of the most preventable. This causes major issues, when something so serious could be prevented but is not. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a problem because it leaves a permanent effect on the unborn child, but some solutions could be educating women and putting up more informational posters and warning labels on products.
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Red, inflamed or bleeding gums. Poor alignment of the teeth. Sores inside the mouth. Pockets between the gums and teeth, or receding gums. Bacteria can easily enter the bloodstream, contributing to additional systemic health issues.
It can be painful, requiring having to go to the dentist for intensive tooth and gum recontouring.
In addition to proper cleaning techniques, proper eat habits can contribute to a healthier dentition. As stated in the plaque formation section, plaque is forming all the time, and is bolstered in the presence of food debris. With more food debris for the bacteria to feed on
Getting a good oral health can show the condition of body and reduce the getting other diseases in our body. Some reports have shown that periodontal disease has a relationship with a stroke, heart disease. Pregnant with periodontal disease also get a higher chance having low birth weight babies. Oral infections are the symptoms of some of the diseases. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000)Furthermore, a survey found that the dental decay and poor oral hygiene are the potential risk factors of having pneumonia. Also, a better oral health can reduce the occurrence of pneumonia. (Azarpazhooh & Leake, 2006) Maintaining oral health not only a matter of oral, but also related to our health of whole body. In addition, people with loss of tooth may not chew food enough, which may cause the digestive problems of digestive system. People may not underestimated the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
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