Sweet drinks decays baby's teeth.

The condition is called baby bottle syndrome. It happens when a sugar-sweetened liquid like apple juice is given to a baby before sleep. The result is one of the worst things we see - a young child with black, rotted teeth.

Decay starts when harmful bacteria makes acid from the sugar in our food and drink. this acid destroys the hard surfaces on teeth, causing cavities. Acid attacks the teeth for at least twenty minutes before saliva finally washes it out. But during sleep, saliva production lessens and the sugar in a baby bottle has a lot more time to attack the enamel, causing irreversible damage and severe pain.

Bedtime? Offer a bottle of water. It will make your baby's tomorrows a lot brighter.