Although most parents know about  Early Childhood Caries (or cavities), also known as ECC, and the dreaded resulting cavities, covered cups for small children – notably sippy cups – can be detrimental to young teeth, too. Early Childhood Caries also goes by another name: Baby Bottle Tooth Decay.

Our teeth are meant to last our entire lives.  Caring for them properly in the first part of our lives is essential if we’re to enjoy them later on.  But that doesn’t mean that our children’s dental health needs are the same from childhood through the teenage years; Pediatric dentistry can guide us along the way from baby teeth to fully mature adult teeth.

Many parents may wonder why they should consider pediatric dentistry for their toothless baby.  After all, teething doesn’t begin until 6 to 12 months of age.  But attention to infant dental care is paramount – even before they arrive – and should begin as soon as possible.