Empiric evidence does not support a causal association between breastfeeding and
infant caries.
Dr. Ericksonಥsearch has demonstrated that some infant formulas dissolve tooth enamel, significantly reduce pH, and cause dental caries and pulp involvement.1, 2 Other authors have also questioned the purported link between breastfeeding and
infant caries.
Torney found that maternal bereavement or stress, reduced intake of dairy products, illness, and antibiotic use during pregnancy were associated with increases in
infant caries.11
Based on the belief that breastfeeding increases the risk for
infant caries, some researchers and healthcare professionals have recommended that infants be weaned with the eruption of the first deciduous tooth.
Presentations: Dr. Palmer has given international, national and state presentations on the importance of breastfeeding for the proper development of the oral cavity, airway and facial form;
infant caries; why tight frenulums need to be addressed; the signs and symptoms, cause and prevention, and treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea; and basics of dentistry not taught in dental schools.
Not exact matches
However, young children and even
infants can develop dental
caries or cavities when their teeth start to erupt.
It is also important to understand that parents who are prone to get cavities or have gum disease can also put their
infants at risk for
caries.
Infants who are exclusively breastfed, however, are not immune to decay as a number of other factors may influence the
infant sk of
caries.
A systematic overview of the relationship between
infant feeding
caries and breast - feeding.
Factors other than
infant feeding may also impact the development of
caries.
Empiric evidence has identified several factors that may increase the
infant sk for
caries.
8 (Aaltonen AS and Tenovuo J. Association between mother -
infant salivary contacts and
caries resistance in children: a cohort study.
The influence of the maxillary frenum on the development and pattern of dental
caries on anterior teeth in breastfeeding
infants: prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
The study «Association Between
Infant Breastfeeding and Early Childhood
Caries in the United States» found no tie between dental caries and breastfeeding, including prolonged breastfe
Caries in the United States» found no tie between dental
caries and breastfeeding, including prolonged breastfe
caries and breastfeeding, including prolonged breastfeeding.
The influence of the maxillary frenum on the development and pattern of dental
caries on anterior teeth in breastfeeding
infants: Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.