This puts them at risk for early childhood tooth decay, which can begin even before the first tooth appears. (caringforkids.cps.ca)
Childhood tooth decay also begins with cavity - causing bacteria passed from a caregiver to the infant through saliva. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Jason Armfield, a senior research fellow at the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, says the association is investigating the links between bottled water and the increasing rates of childhood tooth decay. (smh.com.au)