Hi all,
I have a baby in my practice who is getting ready to have 5 dental carries
repaired under general anesthesia.  His mother called saying the dentist
said it was caused by nursing all night in the lying down position.  This
toddler was breastfed for 15 months(now 18 months old) and never had a
bottle.
The dentist stated to the mother that all babies should be weaned by 12
months to help prevent this problem.  Can any of you comment on having seen
this in your practice or way to handle the dentist's comment?
Thanks

Crystal Stearns RNC, MS, IBCLC
Mercy Memorial Health Center
Ardmore, OK  73401

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