Does your baby leave teeth marks when they nurse?

Ever since my baby got teeth on top, I could see teeth marks after she nursed. I didn't worry since they're far away from the nipple, and I wasn't really in any pain.


Sometimes though, they're really deep, and they it does hurt where the teeth marks are. Her latch seems right though...





Is it possible she 's latching wrong?

Does your baby leave teeth marks when they nurse?
As baby's get older they can start having latch problems again, but different one's from when they are infants. I noticed this with my daughter, she started to get a little lazy and distracted so she didn't really latch on properly; she was too busy checking things out and practising her acrobatics! An article on kellymom points out that as they get heavier and more awkward to hold older babies can get a drag effect happening, which presses their top teeth down leaving indentation. This can be remedied by making sure you are in a good position with her bottom pulled in close to you, and encouraging her to look up at you.





Of course, if it doesn't bother you and you aren't experiencing any discomfort, then continue doing whatever works best for you!
Reply:Seems like there is no problem. Try asking a lactation person or if you get too worried wean.
Reply:omg,,, same here, my bub does the same thing!!!!!!!!!


you can see bite marks all over, they look deep too, lol,, i was even gonna post up a question about it, cos everytime she latches on she bites the breast,, its not on purpose its just the way she sucks the breast in,, i even cringe as i latch her on


i counted yesterday, she has 15 teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!, almost 16, its there but hasnt cut through yet! xxxxxxxxxxxx


good luck, lol, our little vampires!
Reply:Oh my!! I started noticing my son doing this right around the time I realized I was pregnant! However, it didn't stop when I stopped being pregnant! I think it's a mixture of a lazier latch (not all bad, but not the best, as it's less noticeable when his latch is perfect) and just the pressure of the teeth against the nipple, and of course your nipple already being a sensitive skin location! Only if it hurts would I see a problem with the marks! Otherwise, I think it most likely is perfectly normal, though my first didn't nurse by the time she had all her top teeth, so don't quote me on that!!



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