If the mouth is infected with s.mutans, breastmilk does allow growth, as
it is a food source for the bacteria.

However, xylitol, a naturally occurring substance in dark skinned
fruits, kills the s.mutans and prevents growth in the mouth.  We used a
xylitol toothpaste, and xylitol mouth wash, and the cavities healed over
perfectly.  (You can still see them, but they are locked tight.).
Xylitol is available as a natural sweetener, and can be found in sugar
granule form, in many health food stores.  Baby toothpastes, often
contain xylitol.

Scandinavian countries have been using xylitol for infant dental care,
for decades. They put it in sweets! :-)

http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/linda_folden_palmer3.html

Morgan Gallagher

Elizabeth Swift wrote:
> My 13 month old granddaughter has what appears to be the beginnings of cavities in two of her upper incisors.  She was exclusively breastfeed for nearly 8 months and since getting solid foods has had a pretty healthy diet.  She was receiving sweetened baby style yogurt once a day until this problem appeared.  Other than that she rarely (like on her birthday) had anything with refined sugar other than once a day cheerios.  Her diet has mostly been fruits, vegetables, cheese, and meats.  She will be seeing the pediatric dentist this week and my daughter is concerned that they will insist she be night weaned (she currently still nurses at least 2 - 3x per night.

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