Recently, according to the World Health Organization's announcement that breastfeeding lowers the likelihood of developing breast cancer or ovarian cancer, many women plan to breast-feed after childbirth.
According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, an international journal, research shows that breastfeeding can persist for up to 2 years, increasing the risk of serious tooth decay.
Dr Glazer Perez, a senior author and associate professor at the University of Adelaide in Australia, explained that children who have been breastfed for more than two years usually require breastfeeding at night, making it difficult to clean their teeth on time.
The researchers analyzed the sugar intake and breastfeeding behaviors in 1,129 children in the Pelotas, Brazil, and found that children who had been breastfed for more than two years had a 2.4 percent risk of suffering severe cavities compared to children who had breastfed for less than one year The researchers said.
"It's the best thing my mother can do to prevent tooth decay earlier," said Lucy Sahota, a dentist and a female spokesperson for the American Dental Association. "There's sugar in breast milk, "He said. "If you brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and brush your teeth twice a day, it will help to remove tooth decay," he said.
"It is good for babies to breastfeed their babies for up to 24 months to prevent tooth decay," Sahota said.
