{"id":68,"date":"2022-12-02T18:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T18:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2023-01-16T18:18:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:18:44","slug":"heres-how-breastfeeding-can-affect-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/02\/heres-how-breastfeeding-can-affect-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How Breastfeeding Can Affect Your Child\u2019s Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_430354863__1673892860_86702.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a breastfeeding mother\" class=\"wp-image-69\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_430354863__1673892860_86702.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_430354863__1673892860_86702-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_430354863__1673892860_86702-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The health benefits of breastfeeding are touted often, but the particular ways in which nursing can benefit your infant\u2019s <em>oral<\/em> health don\u2019t get talked about often enough. There are also some oral health problems that might make it harder to breastfeed. If you want to understand the many ways that nursing can relate to your child\u2019s oral health, here are a few facts that might be helpful to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breastfeeding May Build a Better Bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some studies suggest that breastfeeding babies could reduce the risk of bite problems later in life. One published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that babies that were breastfed for the first 6 months of their life had lower rates of open\/cross\/overbites than those who were breastfed for less time, or not at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certain Problems Can Prevent Latching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has problems latching, it might not be anything to do with you. If you\u2019ve noticed that they also have problems moving their mouth in general, they may be dealing with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/what-is-lip-tongue-tie.html\">lip or tongue tie<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These conditions occur when a small band of tissue called a frenulum has developed to be too short or too thick to function properly. It may sound strange, but it\u2019s estimated that around 10% of children deal with a lip or tongue tie at some point in development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has this condition, it could explain their feeding problems. Talk to a professional if you suspect that might be the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduces the Chance of Tooth Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have heard that you should wean your child when their teeth start to sprout, but that isn\u2019t necessarily true. If you\u2019d like, you could still breastfeed your child well after they grow teeth\u2014in fact, it might be better for their oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infants\u2019 teeth are still susceptible to decay. So-called \u201cBaby bottle tooth decay\u201d can happen when children sleep with a bottle filled with juice or formula, allowing the sugar in those drinks to erode their enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While breast milk contains some sugar, baby bottle tooth decay is less likely in children who are breastfed. Still, it\u2019s helpful to wash your child\u2019s gums with a moist gauze pad or washcloth to prevent oral health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, breastfeeding can positively affect your child\u2019s oral health in many ways. So long as you keep these tips in mind, your child\u2019s baby teeth will come out healthy and beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Maggie Davis is an expert pediatric dentist, but she\u2019s also a mother of three that brings love and compassion to her practice. It was after she became a mother that she realized the impact she could have by treating tongue and lip-tied children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Maggie is a Diplomate at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. 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