Yes chewing gum is a healthy habit that is good for your teeth. But before you start chewing just any gum, let me state here that dentists only recommend chewing ‘Sugarless‘ gum.
When you chew sugarless gum, it encourages increase in the flow of saliva. Saliva is a natural cleansing liquid, it helps get rid of food particles on the teeth. Saliva also helps neutralize the acids that may have been produced by bacteria in the mouth thereby preventing tooth decay.
Chewing for at least 20mins after eating or taking drinks stimulate the flow of saliva which helps cleanse the teeth. The chewing action also helps remove food particles stuck on the chewing surfaces of teeth.
Benefits of chewing sugarless gum include:
- Prevents tooth decay/Cavities
- Strengthens the teeth: the calcium present in saliva help strengthen the teeth.
- Freshens breath: mint containing sugarless gum helps freshen your breath.
To prevent tooth decay, brush twice daily with a fluoride containing toothpaste.
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