It’s true. Kissing, sharing utensils or any other action that transfers saliva from you to your baby puts them at risk for cavities. The cavity causing bacteria, otherwise known as Streptococcus mutans is harmful to the soft enamel of a baby’s teeth making them prone to decay and other oral hygiene problems as your child grows. Mothers don’t […]
Chewing gum, eating candy with Xylitol can actually help prevent cavities. What is great about this natural sweetner is that made from the bark of white birch trees, corn cobs and many fruits and vegetables. It has a low glycemic index of 7.0, so it is a good sweetner for people with diabetes. But too […]