Can Tooth Decay Affect Diabetes?
This is a dental condition that occurs in children between 18 months and 3 years of age as a result of being given a bottle at bedtime, resulting in prolonged exposure of the teeth to milk or juice.
Caries (tooth decay) are formed because pools of milk or juice in the mouth break down to
Giving your baby a bedtime bottle can seem like a great idea at the end of a long day, when you are exhausted and baby is having trouble settling down. And when...
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