Most dental professionals believe xylitol chewing gum prevents caries in children and adolescents. But according to a new literature review, it's not clear whether it works better than other forms of ...

Parents and children often end up spending a lot of time together during the school holidays or at the weekend. Is this a cause for celebration? Not always for the kids. The more time they spend with ...

Police are warning parents about a TikTok challenge that reportedly sent several kids to the hospital last week. Western Mass News Police are warning parents about a TikTok challenge that reportedly ...

SOUTHBOROUGH - Police are warning parents and kids about a TikTok "gum challenge" involving chewing gum that contains the same active ingredient as pepper spray. Southborough Police posted the warning ...

Utah lawmakers, who voted to ban fluoride from drinking water, are considering a new cavity-prevention idea for Utahns to chew on: Giving school kids and prisoners xylitol gum three times a day. Nate ...

Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce the further development of dental cavities in children, according to a systematic review published November 19 in the Journal of Dental Research Clinical & ...

Varieties of gum with sugar can lead to increased cavities, but those with an artificial sweetener may help prevent cavities. However, one common gum sweetener called aspartame may link to cancer.