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Why Chewing Gum is Good For Your Oral Health

January 6, 2016 | Dental Blog, Dentistry |

Not all chewing gum is created equally. While people have been chewing gum since the beginning of time, there is a difference between gum that is good for your teeth, and gum that is bad for your teeth. The good gum comes in the form of sugarless. Sugarless gum has been shown to have oral health benefits and can even help to prevent tooth decay.

Chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes a day can help protect your teeth. Chewing gum helps to increase saliva in your mouth. Chewing gum after eating is especially helpful because it increases the saliva in your mouth and helps to neutralize and wash away the acids in your mouth that are produced by broken down foods. By washing away this acid, you are protecting your enamel.

Increased saliva flow also helps to carry more phosphorus and calcium around your mouth. These nutrients are key to strengthening enamel, which lowers your risk for tooth decay.

Chewing gum after a meal has even earned the seal of approval from the American Dental Association. That means: that chewing gum is certified to meet certain dental standards such as reducing plaque acids, reducing cavities, and it must also show that it is safe to oral tissues.

After your business lunch, opt for a piece of sugarless gum. Not only will it keep your teeth healthy, but it will also give you fresh breath.

http://www.ada.org/en/science-research/ada-seal-of-acceptance/product-category-information/chewing-gum

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