(HealthDayNews) -- Baby bottle tooth decay is a major dental problem for kids under age three. So if you put your baby to bed with a bottle of juice or milk, you might want to reconsider the bedtime routine.
All through the night, the sugary liquid washes over your baby's teeth and eats away at the enamel. This causes decay that can lead to infection.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry offers these guidelines for preventing baby bottle tooth decay: