Bf at night - bad for teeth?

[footyfan]

I live overseas and have just taken my 16-month-old DS for a dental checkup.

The dentist told me that I should stop breastfeeding at night - as it will damage my DS's teeth.

I've never heard this before - and it doesn't sound right to me (she said it is because the milk is so sweet).

Is this advice ever given in the UK?

Thanks!

[footyfan]

Thanks a lot for your replies - really interesting article. Think I'll carry on with the bf without worrying about what the dentist said.

[TheDeadlyDonkey]

Interesting kellymom article

[stargirl1701]

The dental nurse told me that the studies into bf at night were inconclusive. Definitely no formula or cows milk at night though.