Sugar substitute appears to prevent early-childhood cavities

Children given an oral syrup containing the naturally occurring sweetener xylitol may be less likely to develop decay in their baby teeth, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news166117764.html">Sugar substitute appears to prevent early-childhood cavities</a></p> <p>Children given an oral syrup containing the naturally occurring sweetener xylitol may be less likely to develop decay in their baby teeth, according to a report in the July issue of <i>Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, </i>one of the JAMA/Archives journals.</p>