Cause of ECC/BBTD

There are many factors which can cause tooth decay. One common cause is the frequent and prolonged exposure of the baby's teeth to drinks that contain sugar. An example would be infants or toddlers who snack with a bottle (juices) between meals frequently. Research shows that about five minutes after teeth are exposed to the sugar, bacteria produce the acids to begin the destruction of the enamel.

Tooth decay is also a transmissible disease. Studies show that bacteria are transmitted from mothers to children through saliva. Mothers with untreated cavities have higher levels of bacteria in their mouth and are more likely to pass bacteria to their children. An example would be the mother who puts the baby's feeding spoon in her mouth and then into her baby's mouth passing bacteria to the baby.
 

  Dr. Anna Lee, D.D.S.

What is Early Childhood Caries (ECC)?

Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Early Childhood Caries (ECC) or Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (BBTD). It is a common bacterial infectious disease caused by certain types of bacteria that live in the mouth.

Bacteria feed on sugar and produce acids that attack and destroy the tooth's outer surface (enamel). The end result is cavities. Infants and toddlers who go to sleep with a bottle containing milk, breast milk, or fruit juices are more susceptible to have ESS/BBTD.

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Dr. Anna Lee, D.D.S.

Getting to know Dr. Lee

In late August Dr. Lee took a trip to New York City and Long Island.

She spent five days walking and taking the double-decker bus to tour the attractions in uptown, midtown and downtown New York City. Some of the places that she visited was, Central Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building Observatory, the Museum of Modern Art, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and several more.

She also was able to attend the Broadway musical, "Jersey Boys." To end the trip she visited her aunt and uncle in Long Island.

What we provide!

 When you visit our office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the  needs of  the whole family. We understand how hearing all the dental options available can sometimes be confusing for patients. That is why we take the time to thoroughly discuss and review treatment with all our patients. We take immense pride in the dental care our team provides. We believe that every tooth restored is a piece of art and contains our signature. Because of this belief, our patients can smile and be confident in their dental care. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile. Some of the services we provide include:

Crowns & Bridges Porcelain Veneers Periodontal Treatments Dentures & Partials Children's Dentistry

Implant Restorations Teeth Whitening Tooth Colored Fillings Extractions Root Canal Therapy

Anna Lee, D.D.S