Cavity-fighting candy helped cut tooth decay

Most children are told to stay away from candies to keep teeth cavity-free, but children in Venezuela who ate a special cavity-fighting candy had 62 per cent fewer cavities than those who brushed teeth regularly. The children were testing the effectiveness of BasicMints, an experimental fluoride-free treatment designed to mimic a component in saliva that neutralises acids in the mouth that can erode tooth enamel.