Dear Jane,
I did a presentation to some hygienists a few years ago and 
breastfeeding and dentistry and found some interesting stuff.
Dr. Brian Palmer says that the introduction of processed foods is a 
major culprit for dental caries. This makes sense. Real food requires 
real chewing and the food rubbing against the teeth.
Also, Strep Mutan, the bacteria is a huge factor of whether children get 
cavities or not. Neither of my children 15 and 19 have any cavities but 
my husband and I also have very few. I think our family does not have 
this bacteria. Again, Dr. Palmer said that Strep Mutan is a social 
desease being passed around. This is a newer introduction into our species.
Although Dr. Palmer is sadly no longer with us his work is. 
http://www.brianpalmerdds.com/ It is free access and can be shared with 
credit of course.
Thank you,

-- 

Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC, RLC
The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
bfcaa.com

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