I am not sure if the tooth fracture was the result of an accident or  because 
of some inherent problem with the teeth. My daughter, who is now 22, had  an 
inherent malformation of her tooth enamel called Amelagenesis Imperfecta. She  
started having massive decay when she stopped breastfeeding; only slight 
decay  when breastfeeding (including nightly nursings). She had major dental work  
several times before she lost her baby teeth. Her adult teeth formed well  
Possibly because of the years of breastfeeding?). For years, the pediatric  
dentists told me it was because of the breastfeeding and I knew better in my  gut. 
Finally, I found a dentist who looked it up and made the diagnosis. My  
grandson has a touch of the same issue, not nearly as bad as my daughter. Maybe  
because she had the benefit of a stronger constitution from being  breastfed?
 
I believe the literature is quite clear on this issue: that breastfeeding  
and breastmilk protect against cavity formation. I also heard that some people  
inoculate their kids with a Lactobacillus strain that bolsters the mouth  
environment, protecting against the bas bacteria that causes cavities. I can't  
remember which strain however.
 
Hope this helps!
 
Alison



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