Healthy kids' oral care product picks

Burt’s Bees Kids Fluoride-Free Berry Bee Natural Toothpaste Burt’s uses cranberry extract, xylitol and the minerals calcium sodium phosphosilicate and silica in its berry-flavored toothpaste.

Xlear Spry Tooth Gel Combo Kit This beginner’s kit pairs a soft, latex-free, baby toothbrush with sugar-free, fluoride-free Xlear tooth gel, which is sweetened with xylitol, a natural, sugar-free substance that may inhibit cavity-causing bacteria.

Branam NutraSplash An alternative to sugary drinks or before-bedtime milk bottles (which can contribute to tooth decay), this powder mixes with water to create a cavity-fighting drink, thanks to its high xylitol concentration.

The Natural Dentist Cavity Zapper Rinse This rinse contains fluoride—making it suitable only for children over age 6 —as well as xylitol and grapefruit-seed extract.

The Natural Dentist Cavity Zapper Rinse This rinse contains fluoride—making it suitable only for children over age 6 —as well as xylitol and grapefruit-seed extract.