Parents should clean babies' gums BEFORE they get teeth to prevent dental decay, say experts

All mothers know that they need to brush their baby’s milk teeth when they start to come through at the age of around six months old. The team, led by Professor Kelly Swanson, used DNA technology to examine the wh*le population of bacteria in their mouths.They found it was far more diverse that suspected, making cavities more likely.The findings are less likely to apply to babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months.This is because breast milk contains antibodies and antitoxins while infant formula can be quite sugary.Janet Clarke, a spokesperson for the British Dental Association, said: 'The research looks interesting but further investigation is necessary to ascertain the significance of these findings. 'Ideally, it is best to avoid adding sugar to bottle feeds or drinks, however, the real danger to teeth arises from prolonged or frequent contact with sugar so sipping on sugary feeds or drinks for hours, or overnight, is a definite no-no.
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