The Sweet Spot: How Sugar Substitutes Impact Kids’ Oral Health

March 15, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — cherokeechildren @ 9:03 pm
Child patient looking at sugar substitutes

It’s no secret that kids absolutely love sugar in all its forms. Candy, soda, ice cream, cookies, cakes—you name it, children are into it. While sugary treats are a hit with kids, as a parent you know they can also cause cavities. Enter sugar substitutes – a potential solution to satisfy sweet cravings while minimizing the risk to dental health. But are they really better for baby teeth?

Read on to learn more about these sugar substitutes and how they can affect your child’s oral health.

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