The sweet solution for healthy teeth

Q: My children had a lot of cavities when they were growing up, and I would hate for my grandkids to have the same problem. Is there anything my children and I can do to keep it from happening?

JVW: Keep xylitol gum and mints around your house to give your grandkids when they visit, and give your children some to keep on hand at home too. Studies have shown that xylitol can reduce the number of cavities in children by as much as 75 percent.

Xylitol products are also great for preventing ear infections. I'll tell you more about it in the April issue of Nutriton & Healing.

Xylitol products are available in natural food stores and compounding pharmacies. And, don't worry: You and your children won't have any trouble getting the kids to chew the xylitol gum or mints, since xylitol is very sweet and makes a great candy substitute.

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