Family Health HEALTH

Candy That Fights Cavities

Written by Bryce

Rejoice!

This is the best news I’ve heard all day, and I believe it’ll be the best news of yours, too… I’ll be eating gummy worms and Reeses to celebrate:

The candy is fluoride-free and protects teeth in two ways. First, it raises pH levels to neutralize more acid than saliva alone. Second, it protects the minerals in tooth enamel. Arginine, an amino acid, combines with calcium in Cavistat, the candy’s main ingredient, and sticks to teeth — leaving behind a layer of protection.

Kids who ate two mints twice a day for one year had 68 percent fewer cavities in their molars than children who didn’t chew the mints.

“The number of cavities, we think that ultimately is going to get to almost zero,” Dr. Kleinberg said.

That would bring a smile to just about everyone’s face.


via Neatorama via ScienceDaily

About the author

Bryce

Bryce Gruber is a Manhattanite mom who can be found jet-setting off to every corner of the globe. She loves exotic places, being fully rested and writing for some of the world's most popular news outlets.