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	Breastfeeding Site
	Nicki Heskin BellaOnline's Breastfeeding Editor

Dental Issues

The belief that breastfeeding causes dental problems is a myth. Here are some resources that provide the facts.

A Pediatric Dentist´s Perspective star [offsite link]
An Article written by Kevin Hale, D.D.S. discussing breastfeeding and nursing carries

Breastfeeding and Dental Decay star [offsite link]

Dental Issues star

Does Breastfeeding Cause Cavities? star
The myth that night nursing causes cavities is unfounded. Research actually shows that it is unlikely that breastfeeding your child at night is responsible for tooth decay

Is Breastfeeding Linked to Tooth Decay? star [offsite link]
It´s often said that breastfeeding (particularly while lying down at night) will cause tooth decay, just like letting a baby sleep with a bottle of milk can cause "baby bottle mouth." Essentially, a valid link has *not* been made between nursing (nighttime or otherwise) and cavities.

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