Last year 21,825 tooth extractions were performed on children ... seeing children with "mushy" teeth after being fed sugar in baby bottles and given sweets and fruit covered in sugar Ms Harrhy ...

Did you know that the top chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious.

Tooth decay, also known as cavities ... Choose water as the main drink between meals. Do not feed the baby with the same bottle for a long time. You should also avoid making it a habit to sleep ...

The American Pediatrics Association recommends transitioning from the bottle when your baby is around one year to help prevent tooth decay. You can start sippy cup training much earlier to help ...