Is sugar-free chewing gum okay for my child?

The answer is absolutely! In fact, many sugar-free gums today contain an amazing substance called Xylitol. Xylitol has been shown in studies to actually help decrease tooth decay and acts as a mild antibacterial agent. Some of the brands which contain xylitol are, Orbitz, Koolerz and Trident’s sugar free gum. There are more brands now on the market, so just read the package to see if it is in the gum. Generally, the closer the desired ingredient is to the beginning of the list on the package (in this case xylitol), the more it contains.

In addition, chewing gum stimulates saliva flow which helps to fight further against cavities. Saliva contains many natural anti-cavity substances in it and is just one more hopeful way to protect teeth. So let them chew like crazy!

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