I agree with all the posst so far the only thing I can add is there was one article from a culture with good hygiene and low rates of cavities. The only connection with breastfeeding that they could find was if the mothers' nipple was left in the infant's mouth for a prolonged period during the night. This makes sense as this practice could disrupt the flow of saliva around the teeth.  

 

Christine Betzold NP CLC MSN
www.theBFclinic.com
714-269-9879

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