A type of dental caries that is seen in infants who drink a bottle of formula or juice at nap time or bedtime, or in infants who breastfeed for prolonged times, is called:

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Nursing or bottle-mouth caries is the correct term for the type of dental caries seen in infants who are exposed to sugary liquids from formula, juice, or prolonged breastfeeding at nap time or bedtime. This condition occurs because the sugar in these liquids feeds bacteria in the mouth that produce acids, leading to tooth decay.

A Type of Dental Caries That Is Seen in Infants