Learn about Early Childhood Tooth Decay or Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

My 2 year old daughter has dark brown spots on her front teeth. I don't think that a 2 year old can have cavities. What do you think they are?

Such spots may be cavities or just a stain. Such spots are usually seen in children with Early Childhood Tooth Decay (ECTD) or Baby Bottle Caries. ECTD is usually due to prolonged use of milk and/or juice through a milk bottle, particularly if the baby usually fell asleep with the bottle. I recommend that your child be taking to a pediatric dentist for an examination.

Here is a picture of a child with ECTD, before and after treatment:

ECTD before treatment After treatment

For more information on this and related topics please visit our BabyTeeth 101: Dental Education area, contact us, or visit your pediatric dentist.

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BabyTeeth Children's Dentistry
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Los Angeles, CA 90024

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