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A member asked:
I noticed that my kid's toothpaste actually has artificial sweeteners in it... is that bad for kids? why would they do that?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Fewer cavities: Artificial sweeteners don't feed bacteria. Bacteria grow and damage your teeth. Therefore, artificial sweeteners make kids' toothpaste taste good without causing cavities.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Flavor: Toothpaste is designed to assist with brushing to remove noxious material from the teeth and interspaces. Artificial sweeteners are used to improve the flavor/tolerability. The amount is small per brushing and it would be counterintuitive to in fact use sugar as a sweetener for toothpaste. Don't worry about the small dose.
Answered 2/23/2013
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No: Artificial sweeteners are approved by the fda. There are used to make the product taste better, and hence will be more likely to brush their teeth.
Answered 7/5/2015
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No: Is not bad for the kids but if it is something that concerns you there are companies like tom's of maine that makes toothpaste without sweetener.
Answered 9/15/2015
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