{"id":8010,"date":"2021-06-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-agachi-adriana.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/?p=8010"},"modified":"2021-09-19T18:37:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-19T16:37:06","slug":"caries-beauty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentiste-enfant.com\/en\/caries-beauty\/","title":{"rendered":"Caries: are breastfed babies more susceptible?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The appearance of early caries in young children, known as bottle syndrome or baby bottle tooth decay<\/a>This can also occur in breastfed babies, although this is more rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breastfeeding is a completely different process than bottle feeding, because in order for the milk to flow, the child has to make a sucking movement. This movement limits the risk of cavities. The sucking movement favors above all a harmonious growth of the jaws. Cavities in breastfed babies are not more frequent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does breast milk promote cavities in breastfed babies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baby bottle syndrome mainly concerns children who suckle for long hours, or even all night, on a bottle of milk or sweetened liquids. Some dentists extrapolate this disease to breastfed babies. However, there are many differences between bottle feeding and breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, breast milk does not have the same composition as artificial milks. Artificial milks tend to lower the pH of the mouth and therefore favor the development of bacteria. Breast milk does not lower the pH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, it contains antibacterial agents, which limit the development of bacteria responsible for cavities in young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During breastfeeding, in order for the milk to flow, the child must make a strong sucking movement, followed by a swallowing movement in order for the milk to come out again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the contrary, when taking a bottle, the liquid can flow by itself in the mouth, even if the child does not suck or swallow. The sweet liquid can therefore remain on the teeth for several hours. During breastfeeding, the baby sucks the breast far into his mouth, the milk flows almost directly into his throat, so it has little contact with the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several studies have shown that prolonged breastfeeding does not increase the risk of cavities in young children. However, it is important to limit the intake of sugary foods and to establish good oral health habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why can cavities occur in breastfed babies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though breastfed babies are less likely to get bottle syndrome, they can still get cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appearance of early caries can be due to different factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n