Duração do aleitamento materno e cárie na primeira infância – uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In Pediatric Dentistry, dental caries is the most common chronic disease during childhood and has a negative impact on the individual's future oral and general health. Breastfeeding for more than 12, 18 or 24 months of age may increase the risk of caries. OBJECTIVES: to investigate and evaluate, based on a review of the scientific literature, the relationship between the duration of breastfeeding and a child's increased risk of caries in early childhood. METHODOLOGY: literature review study, carried out on articles published in the last five years (2018 to 2022). The searches were performed in MEDLINE through PubMed. RESULTS: The main results found were that prolonged breastfeeding above 24 months of age, night feeding, that is, children who suckle from the bottle, and also drink sugary drinks from the bottle, sugars in complementary foods, do not brush their teeth properly. , not visiting the dentist trigger tooth decay. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The high prevalence of IPC is widespread throughout the world, and oral health education plays a vital role in preventing IPC. Providing access to fluoridated water and educating caregivers are justified approaches to preventing CPI. Limiting sugars in baby bottles and complementary foods, oral hygiene, monitoring by a dentist, should be part of this education.