Little kids may want bubblegum, but they shouldn't be chewing it until they're around 5, experts say. (Image: Getty; illustrated by Nathalie Cruz. (Image by Getty, Illustration by Nathalie Cruz.) ...

Utah lawmakers, who voted to ban fluoride from drinking water, are considering a new cavity-prevention idea for Utahns to chew on: Giving school kids and prisoners xylitol gum three times a day.

You may be thinking it’s not worth the time or trouble to floss young kids’ teeth. But here are some tips to get you and your kids started.