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A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby

Internet URL

http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/ToothDecay/AHealthyMouthforYourBaby.htm  

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Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse

Description

Milk, formula, juices, and other sweet drinks such as soda all have sugar in them. Sucking on a bottle filled with liquids that have sugar in them can cause tooth decay. This easy-to-read tip sheet presents advice on how to protect your baby from tooth decay.

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Review Date

5/1/2008