{"id":12264,"date":"2016-02-24T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/?p=12264"},"modified":"2016-02-24T08:00:14","modified_gmt":"2016-02-24T13:00:14","slug":"breastfeeding-and-your-babys-teeth-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/24\/breastfeeding-and-your-babys-teeth-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Breastfeeding and Your Baby\u2019s Teeth: Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"Thought we were done discussing breastfeeding? Think again! We still have loads of information for you in our second and final installment in this series. Here are more facts<\/a> to keep in mind if you\u2019re considering breastfeeding your baby.\n\nBreastfed babies can still get cavities. <\/strong>\n\nYet another common question asked by nursing mothers is: Can breastfeeding cause cavities? And the answer is yes, because natural breast milk, just like formula, contains sugar. Either way you swing with this decision, it\u2019s important to put your baby\u2019s teeth health first. A great tip is to start wiping your baby\u2019s gums with a clean, moist gauze pad or washcloth every day, starting a few days after birth. As soon as that first tooth emerges, brush their teeth twice a day, using fluoride toothpaste in an amount no more than a smear or the size of a grain of rice. It might seem small, but it\u2019s enough for a tiny mouth! You\u2019ll be doing everything in your power to prevent cavities.\n\nNeed dental work done, mom? Double check your medications.<\/strong>\n\nIf you need to have a dental procedure that requires medication while you\u2019re nursing, check with your dentist, personal physician, and pediatrician to ensure that any medication you\u2019ll be taking is safe for your little one. There are antibiotics available that won\u2019t do any harm. As a matter of fact, it\u2019s not only safe to go the dentist while you\u2019re pregnant and nursing, it\u2019s important to do so for the best health of your child. Keep in mind the U.S. National Library of Medicine\u2019s Drugs and Lactation Database<\/a> to search for medications and get information about how it affects your supply and your baby.\n\nAnd last but not least\u2026take care of yourself, mom! It is often found that moms are not able to take care of themselves as well as they did before giving birth. Moms should be at least doing the basics: brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, seeing their dentist regularly, staying hydrated. Keep your health in mind when you\u2019re thinking of the heath of your child.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thought we were done discussing breastfeeding? Think again! We still have loads of information for you in our second and final installment in this series. Here are more facts to keep in mind if you\u2019re considering breastfeeding your baby. Breastfed babies can still get cavities. Yet another common question asked by nursing mothers is: Can breastfeeding cause cavities? And the answer is yes, because natural breast milk, just like formula, contains sugar. 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