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Tooth decay in early childhood occurs most often in the upper and lower front teeth (incisors) and can be a serious problem.
Alternative Names
Bottle mouth; Bottle carries; Baby bottle tooth decay; Early childhood caries (ECC)
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Tooth decay Prevention
Review Date: 08/02/2009
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
