What does the acronym BBD stand for?

What does the acronym BBD stand for?

• A. Baby Bottle Decay
• B. Baby Brain Development
• C. Bottle and Diapers
• D. Baby Bottle Damage

Answer: (A)

BBD stands for Baby Bottle Decay. This refers to tooth decay in infants caused by sugars left on the teeth from prolonged bottle feeding, especially when a bottle is kept in the mouth at nap or bedtime. The sugars feed bacteria, which produce acids that erode enamel. Prevention centers on avoiding bedtime bottles with juice or milk, weaning from a bottle to a cup by about 12–18 months, keeping gums and teeth clean, and using fluoride toothpaste appropriate for the child’s age. This condition is also known as nursing bottle caries or early childhood caries, and early dental visits (by age one) help catch and prevent it. The other phrases listed aren’t the standard terms used for this acronym.

BBD stands for Baby Bottle Decay. This refers to tooth decay in infants caused by sugars left on the teeth from prolonged bottle feeding, especially when a bottle is kept in the mouth at nap or bedtime. The sugars feed bacteria, which produce acids that erode enamel. Prevention centers on avoiding bedtime bottles with juice or milk, weaning from a bottle to a cup by about 12–18 months, keeping gums and teeth clean, and using fluoride toothpaste appropriate for the child’s age. This condition is also known as nursing bottle caries or early childhood caries, and early dental visits (by age one) help catch and prevent it. The other phrases listed aren’t the standard terms used for this acronym.