Phone: 910-778-8485 fax: 910-436-8485

2980 Ray Road Spring Lake NC 28390 Near Overhills Schools

Vincent Vissichelli, DMD

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Specializing in the treatment of infants, children, teens and special needs patients.

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7 Facts about Baby bottle tooth decay

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* Baby Bottle tooth Decay now called Early childhood caries (ECC).

* Dependent on the frequency of simple carbohydrates your child puts in their mouth.  This can be by bottle, sippy cup, or just constant snacking.

* An infection that affects children younger than 5 years old.

* Transmissible

* Typically seen on the underside of the upper front teeth

*It may result in severe tooth decay.

*It can spread fast – months- and cause severe dental disease.

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