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Decay (language Vietnam: sau rang) is the destruction of tooth structure by acid. The acid generally forms when plaque (collection of bacteria on the teeth) combines with sugars of the food we eat.

It is a common misconception that the more sugary foods we eat the more chances of decay. It is actually not the amount of sugary food but the frequency (meaning how many times a day) a child is exposed to the sugary food that causes decay.

Baby bottle tooth decay is caused by frequent and long exposures of the chidren's teeth that contain sugar. These liquids could be fruit juices, sweetened drinks etc Sweet liquid pools around the child's teeth giving plaque bacteria an opportunity to produce acids that onrush tooth enamel. If you must give the baby a bottle as a comforter at bedtime, it should contain only water. If your child won't fall asleep without the bottle and its common drink, bit by bit dilute the bottle's contents with water over a period of two to three weeks.

There are a number of ways to protect a child from getting decay

Avoid frequent snacks and drinks that are high in sugar Eating healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables Encouraging children to brush twice daily Not giving young babies bottles with sugary drinks Getting fissure sealants on permanent teeth by your dentist .