Ms. Sun, a reader in Guangdong, asks: My baby is 1 and a half years old and drinks milk every night before going to bed.
Southern Medical University, South Hospital, chief physician Shao Longquan Department of Stomatology Answer: milk is rich in protein, to provide nutrition for bacterial reproduction, therefore, it is not recommended that babies drink milk before going to bed to avoid tooth decay, and some children eat fruit after dinner, but some fruits For example, the strong acidity of apple, eat before going to bed is not conducive to the baby's tooth development.Even if the child has developed a good habit of eating rice before going to bed, before going to bed, it is best not to eat anything, do not drink. After 20 minutes, there is an acquired membrane (sialoprotein or glycoprotein adsorbed to the tooth surface, forming a layer of structureless cell-free membrane), providing a living environment for bacteria .If we must eat, it is recommended to eat less, eat Carefully gargle and brush your teeth. Baby teeth deciduous should begin brushing, available special baby toothbrush. Many babies 'milk addiction' is not small, must drink milk to fall asleep, in this case, parents remember that the baby fell asleep After using gauze dip clean water to wipe your baby's gums.
