Is there sugar in those really sweet toothpastes made for children? our young son seems to like the taste of those fruity kids toothpastes far more than ones that taste like mint, but i'm worried that they are not as good for the teeth as "real" toothpast

I : I can't imaginge that there would be sugar in kids toothpastes but i did check a few that we have on hand. It appears that it is an artifical flavor. I will continue to check with a few other brands because i quess you never know.

It : It would be impossible for me to answer that question as stated. You merely need to look at the ingredients on the package to see whether or not there is sugar as one of the ingredients. There might be sweet tasting sugar substitutes that are used instead of sugar. If the taste of the toothpaste encourages your son to brush his teeth, then that is a good thing. However, regardless of what is in the toothpaste, make sure that he is not brushing his teeth too often or for too long a period. Also, i would suggest that you brinig this to your dentist's attention so he or she could evaluate your son's dental health.

Watch for ADA sign: Make sure the tooth past has ada ( american dental association)seal of approval.

Read the labels to find out what is in the toothpaste. Many toothpastes have flavorings to encourage kids to brush. Many have some sugars, xylitol is a natural sugar that is good for the teeth. Make sure the toothpaste has the ADA seal of approval for the fluoride. Kids should only use a small amount of toothpaste. Your dentist can give you good recommendations for specific products.