tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072099236937422307.post4030201071277789888..comments2024-03-27T15:19:28.864+08:00Comments on Mum in the making: Weaning Wednesdays: Breastfeeding and dental cariesMum in the Makinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978846571220740500noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072099236937422307.post-12454065746152128092013-11-07T18:11:55.332+08:002013-11-07T18:11:55.332+08:00If a parent is planning to take their child to a d...If a parent is planning to take their child to a dentist, they should send them to a Pediatric dentist instead of a regular dentist. Pediatric dentists are more familiar to children's teeth than the regular dentists.I'm not saying the latter is not as good, only that the aforementioned underwent special training regarding these little tots. They can comprehend with them if they feel intimidated and can help build a child's trust with dental doctors which can benefit them as they grow old.Nichole Mercadohttp://www.kyrenefamilydentistry.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072099236937422307.post-15186701495780553652010-05-20T23:13:43.021+08:002010-05-20T23:13:43.021+08:00haha... caries is a very complex ecological diseas...haha... caries is a very complex ecological disease. you can't really pinpoint it to one factor. drinking yakult and then brushing won't help. the idea is to allow the probiotics in yakult to colonise the plaque and present a microbial challenge to the pathogens by disrupting the ecology that favours production of acid. but it also depends on state of the host. lactobacilli, the bacteris contained in yakult is not known for initiation of caries, but is involved in further advancement of carious lesion.<br /><br />i was assisting my friend the other day. he had a patient who didn't brush his teeth at all. not a single cavity or filling done and no signs of periodontal breakdown. only simple inflammation of gums. my supervisors were all shocked and they came to 'examine' him, and told him he was just plain lucky to get away without brusing.jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072099236937422307.post-53583659371725283752010-05-17T19:08:31.332+08:002010-05-17T19:08:31.332+08:00Jon! This is it. The next time I ever think of w...Jon! This is it. The next time I ever think of writing a dental-related post, I'm going to get you to write it as a guest blogger! You always have so many good tips (and scientifically backed too... I like!)... thanks for all the input!<br /><br />However, I have one question. Doesn't Yakult have quite a high sugar content, which would contribute to caries? I guess just have to brush after drinking la?Mum in the Makinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978846571220740500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072099236937422307.post-78375281665680939592010-05-13T22:06:13.791+08:002010-05-13T22:06:13.791+08:00no worries about kissing baby J man! there's n...no worries about kissing baby J man! there's not much evidence for horizontal transmission of caries. read Marsh's 'microbial ecology of dental plaque and its significane in health and disease'. there's strep mutans in our normal oral flora. demineralisation and mineralisation takes place concurrently, finding the balance between them or a shift towards mineralisation prevents the onset of the disease.<br /><br />caries is a very complex ecological disease. depends a lot on host response too, quality of saliva etc.<br /><br />another way to prevent caries in kids is through the diet. soft drinks and sports drinks are highly cariogenic, they have very low pH and plenty of fermentable sugars. fruit juices are very high in fermentable sugars, get him to drink or rinse with plain water after a juice drink. <br /><br />encourage him to take yoghurt and feed him lots of cheese. there's ongoing studies on how probiotics in cultured dairy products can disrupt the pathogenic ecology and increase plaque pH. my seniors did a study using Yakult and found that the plaque pH in kids increased after consumption of Yakult. a study in Denmark showed that children who consistently chewed hard cheeses had lower incidence of caries. the probiotics in cheese disrupted the ecology of plaque. casein in cheese helps in remineralisation of enamel. and hard cheeses tend to be sticky, so they stick to the teeth acting as a medium to retain the good bacteria and allow for remineralisation of enamel with all the casein, phosphate and calcium ions.<br /><br />cultivating good dietry habits early will go a long long way!jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072099236937422307.post-48962251906977232702010-05-13T16:42:15.303+08:002010-05-13T16:42:15.303+08:00Hi Glenna,
Has your daughter been introduced to th...Hi Glenna,<br />Has your daughter been introduced to the bottle before this? If not, she may not want to drink from the bottle for 2 reasons: 1. She's not used to drinking from the bottle and 2. She's not used to the taste of formula (which can taste quite different from breastmilk!).<br /><br />Perhaps you might want to try the following:<br />1. Pump/hand-express breastmilk for her to drink in the bottle, instead of formula (recommendation is for babies to be exclusively breastfed til at least 6 months of age).<br />2. Get someone else (your hubby/mother/caregiver) to feed her the bottle (I think they sometimes protest if its the mother feeding them since they much rather latch on direct to feed!).<br />3. If both steps don't work, you might want to try cup/spoon feeding the breastmilk to your little girl... I had a friend whose baby refused to drink from the bottle but took the milk from a spoon.<br /><br />Hope this helps! If you have further questions, you can email me at john.jus@gmail.com. All the best!<br /><br />Kira: No worries! :)Mum in the Makinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978846571220740500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072099236937422307.post-16975290354912960092010-05-13T08:26:52.934+08:002010-05-13T08:26:52.934+08:00Mhh, I guess I have a lot to read. Lara has 5 teet...Mhh, I guess I have a lot to read. Lara has 5 teeth and I want her to keep them clean and healthy, of course. Thank you for the info!Euphoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635284528051189794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072099236937422307.post-11056839153193450422010-05-13T05:14:57.067+08:002010-05-13T05:14:57.067+08:00hello there, i have a 4months old daughter,I have ...hello there, i have a 4months old daughter,I have been trying to introduce formular to her but she seems not interested in the feeding bootle. She wont event taste or lash on the nipple instead she scream as if i cut her with a sharp object. Could you please advise me on what to do as i will be going back to work soon and she is spending too much time on my breast.Glenna Jeanhttp://www.mybabybeddingshop.com/noreply@blogger.com