My baby is 3+ and still bottle fed. Due to bottle his front tooth started to decay. I trird sipper and cups but of no use. But he takes one or two sip of tea in a cup. Is Tea fine for him? Should I stop milk altogether or continue with the bottle? Please suggest.

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist4 years ago

A. Hi you have to stop the bottle feeding habit to prevent further progress of caries.. and no tea is not good for kids..use nutritional supplements along with milk to make child interested..

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