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How to treat nursing bottle caries?

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Hi doctor,

My two-year-old baby girl has some problems with her four teeth. Both the upper and lower front teeth are paining now. Please give your suggestion. What can we do now?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Paras Angrish

Education:

BDS

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Dr. Paras Angrish is an experienced Paediatric Dentist skilled in preventive dental care for children, including fluoride treatments and dental sealants. He helps in the management of cavities and tooth decay in infants, children, and adolescents. He is an expert in behavior management to ensure a comfortable dental experience for young patients. He also does orthodontic assessments and early intervention for developing teeth and jaws. He helps in the treatment of dental trauma, including broken or knocked-out teeth. He also provides oral hygiene education for children and parents.

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Hi,

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A two-year-old may get a problem in the upper teeth because of cavities, which we say as nursing bottle caries or early childhood caries. Please tell me if there is associated swelling or pus discharge. And if possible, please post a picture of the teeth. If the issue is pain, then I suggest Ibugesic Plus syrup one teaspoon for a maximum of three times a day depending on the pain. If the pain is very severe, then I suggest adding syrup 125 mg (Amoxicillin) three times after feed. Consult her specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take treatment with consent.

Please check if the child has any drug or medicine allergies. Is this the first episode of pain? If it is the second episode, then please take your child to a dentist as soon as possible. If you have a pedodontist in the near vicinity that will be good. You have to use rice-size fluoridated toothpaste with a brush to be used at least three times a day. Keep the teeth clean. Do not allow the baby to sleep with a milk bottle or with any sweetened agents in their mouth while napping or sleeping as that will deteriorate his teeth more. Make sure that she brushes her teeth before sleep.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 23, 2017
Reviewed At October 22, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Paras Angrish is an experienced Paediatric Dentist skilled in preventive dental care for children, including fluoride treatments and dental sealants. He helps in the management of cavities and tooth decay in infants, children, and adolescents. He is an expert in behavior management to ensure a comfortable dental experience for young patients. He also does orthodontic assessments and early intervention for developing teeth and jaws. He helps in the treatment of dental trauma, including broken or knocked-out teeth. He also provides oral hygiene education for children and parents.

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Dr. Paras Angrish
Dr. Paras Angrish

Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Paras Angrish is an experienced Paediatric Dentist skilled in preventive dental care for children, including fluoride treatments and dental sealants. He helps in the management of cavities and tooth decay in infants, children, and adolescents. He is an expert in behavior management to ensure a comfortable dental experience for young patients. He also does orthodontic assessments and early intervention for developing teeth and jaws. He helps in the treatment of dental trauma, including broken or knocked-out teeth. He also provides oral hygiene education for children and parents.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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