Opal: A few months back, I posted a slightly old (one version out of date) LLLI statement on tooth decay and bf, plus the bibliography. Try accessing the archives. For the most current info, contact LLLI and get a copy of the latest statement. Your Area Professional Liasion for LLL would have one. If you tell me where you are I can tell you who she is and what her number is. For those who haven't heard it..."a few breastfeeding toddlers do develop dental caries IN SPITE of breastfeeding, not because of it." (Betty Crase, IBCLC in the 1997 Facts About Breastfeeding published by LLLI, Schaumburg, ILL) There is no conclusive evidence that indicts bf; infact, just the opposite. There are many other factors (fever in pregnancy, caffeine intake in preg and lact, sugar in toddler's diet, lack of brushing with fluoride toothpaste, etc.). Wendt, L-K et al. "Analysis of caries-related factors in infants and toddlers living in Sweden." Acta Odont Scand 1996; 54(2): 131-37. Schneider, P. et al . "Effects of caffeine intake during gestation and lacation on the acid solubility of enamel in eaning rats." Caris Res. 1995; 29:285-90. : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) ***CHANGE THE WORLD, NURTURE A CHILD!!!*** : )Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD, MPH, CHES, IBCLC email: [log in to unmask] : ) : )Accredited LLL Leader fax1: 541-967-2401 : )Coordinator, Research Review Committee fax2: 541 753 7340 call 1st : ) : )La Leche League International voice: 541 753-7340 : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : )