KARUNNYA DENTAL CLINIC

KARUNNYA DENTAL CLINIC Dentistry at its best

16/12/2025
Fixed dental prosthesis
05/11/2025

Fixed dental prosthesis

Clear aligners
05/11/2025

Clear aligners

De tistry
05/11/2025

De tistry

05/11/2025

30/10/2025

Dentistry

Aligners
20/09/2025

Aligners

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/171akg5Jux/
18/08/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/171akg5Jux/

Putting your baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice may seem harmless, even comforting, but it can quietly cause one of the earliest and most damaging dental problems—Baby Bottle Caries. This condition develops when sugars from milk, juice, or other sweetened drinks stay on your child’s teeth overnight, creating the perfect environment for bacteria to attack and weaken the enamel.

Unlike adults, baby teeth have a thinner enamel layer, which means cavities can spread much faster. Parents often believe baby teeth don’t matter since they will eventually fall out, but this is a dangerous misconception. Healthy baby teeth are essential for proper chewing, speech development, jaw growth, and guiding permanent teeth into the right position. Losing them too early due to decay can lead to pain, infections, and long-term dental problems.

The risk increases when a baby falls asleep with a bottle, because saliva flow naturally decreases during sleep. Without enough saliva, the sugars stay on the teeth for hours, allowing bacteria to do serious damage. Over time, the front teeth—often the first to show signs—begin to darken, chip, or break down, which can be both painful and distressing for the child.

The good news is that Baby Bottle Caries is entirely preventable. Parents can protect their child’s smile by avoiding bedtime bottles with anything other than water, cleaning their baby’s gums and teeth regularly, and introducing a cup as early as possible. Regular dental visits, starting by the first birthday, ensure that any problems are caught early and managed before they become serious.

Implants 오스템임플란트
15/08/2025

Implants 오스템임플란트

Address

Pattambi Road
Cherpulassery
679503

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+919847141191

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when KARUNNYA DENTAL CLINIC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to KARUNNYA DENTAL CLINIC:

Share