Through the holiday season I’m sure you’ve often heard parents warning their children of rotting their teeth with candies and sweets. It’s true that sugary candy can lead to tooth decay. While sellers of sugar free gum tell their customers it will clean their mouth and brighten the smile, we have a disclaimer. Dr. John A. Schleiffarth, DDS of South St. Louis Dental in St. Louis Missouri agrees with the doctor in this article. The ONLY chemical known to prevent tooth decay is fluoride. So beware of the catchy ad and beautiful people selling you a quick fix and remember to brush and floss!
