Breastfeeding and dental health (1)

It is often thought that breastfeeding will cause caries en mothers are advised to discontinue night feedings or all breastfeeding from the moment of eruption of the first teeth. According to research, amongst others performed by dr. Brian Palmer, DDS, this is an incorrect advise and instead breastfeeding and human milk will protect teeth and dental development. Calcium in milk (species specific) can stop and even partially undo demineralization of teeth, lactose is a less-available food source for caries inducing bacteria and human milk contains active, living components that fight especially the bacteria responsible for caries. Important research findings include the prehistiric  infant and toddler skulls with no signs of tooth decay, although it may be assumed that these children were breastfed very frequently and for extended periods.
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