Is there an inter-relationship between breastfeeding and teeth development?
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According to studies by Dr. Torney (1992), no correlation was found between early onset dental development and breastfeeding patterns such as frequent night feeds, feeding to sleep, etc. Under normal circumstances, the antibodies in breastmilk counteract the bacteria in the mouth that cause decay. However, if there are already small defects in the enamel, the teeth become more vulnerable and the protective effect of breastmilk is not enough to counteract the combined effect of the bacteria and the sugars in the milk. http://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/tooth-decay/
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