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Does breastfeeding cause cavity in baby?

2024-07-18 16:54:05
Does breastfeeding cause cavities in babies? I'm that case fluoride treatment works? Can I breastfeed my baby at nights after fluoride treatment ? Will it work?
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No breast milk do not cause any cavities
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make sure your child teeth gets cleaned with cotton cloth or dental wipe after feeding

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Hello Yes ,u have to do clean teeth after breast feed Fluoride treatment is good

Answered2024-07-19 06:42:38

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U can breastfeed at night but it's better to feed in day time as during night the saliva secretion is less so chances of developing caries is more. So prefer feeding at day and clean the baby's mouth and tongue properly after feeding.

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Hello! Night feeding can increase risk of cavity, make sure teeth are wiped after feeding to prevent cavities.

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Hi, After breast feeding, take dental wipes and wipe the inside of the mouth properly.

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Hello Breast-feeding at night might increase the cavities. Try to avoid feeding at night.

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