How Does Baby Bottle Caries Occur?

Breast milk or cow's milk, which is the most important nutrient in infant nutrition, naturally contains sugar. If the baby sucks breast milk or a bottle before going to bed at night or during sleep, milk accumulates in the mouth and creates a favorable environment for tooth decay. Another form of bottle decay occurs as a result of taking long-term milk or formula with a bottle during sleep at night. Eating liquids rich in carbohydrates (free sugars) while the first teeth are erupting can also lead to severe tooth decay before the age of two.