So, is it cheeky to ask if they intend to compare the effect of ratmilk on 
human teeth? 
Seriously, though, this question does come up with a lot of mothers who 
are nursing their older babies/toddlers, and with those who have high need 
children who nurse a lot a night past their second birthday. These mothers 
already come under a lot of criticisms for their mothering, and I like to 
empower them with "good facts" when they encounter resistance to their 
continuing to breastfeed.
I think the method of "delivery" has a lot to do with the exposure to 
teeth, as does heredity. If a toothed child nursed on the mother's nipple 
shallowly enough to be "bathed" in breastmilk, he would bite her, wouldn't 
he? I'll bet that wouldn't be allowed to continue for very long! Also, my 
children both nursed multiple years. My daughter has perfect teeth--she 
must have taken after me. My son's teeth quite literally erupted 
compromised (exposed dentin, very poor enamalization) which seems to 
follow the pattern of my husband's family. They are all avid brushers and 
flossers, and they all have absolutely terrible teeth! 

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