BREASTFEEDING, MALOCCLUSION AND DENTAL

Abstract

Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both the mother and infant, such an ideal nutrition, intake of best enzymes and antibody as well as psychologically attachment to mothers. Infants should be exclusively breastfed to achieve optimal growth, development and health Breastfeeding is one of the cornerstones of a correct maxillofacial growth because it promotes proper lip seal, mandibular function and tongue correct position against the palate. In addition to the duration, appropriate positioning of the baby’s body is important for good attachment and successful feeding. The method for writing this article is based on searches of scientific literature and also the results of research that has been carried out. There are significant differences of all variables measured between the children in babyhood who were breastfed and no breastfed (p < 0.05). Based on a lot of literature and the results of research that has been carried out, it is known that giving breast milk provides benefits not only to the baby but also to the mother. Exclusive breastfeeding is the best option in the early stages, it is not an all or nothing option.