{"id":208,"date":"2022-05-12T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T16:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=208"},"modified":"2022-06-13T16:03:28","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T16:03:28","slug":"chewing-gum-the-secret-to-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/12\/chewing-gum-the-secret-to-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Chewing Gum the Secret to Great Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/12\/chewing-gum-the-secret-to-oral-health\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_15254500__1655136085_31145.jpg\" alt=\"Person chewing gum\" class=\"wp-image-209\" width=\"304\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_15254500__1655136085_31145.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_15254500__1655136085_31145-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_15254500__1655136085_31145-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think chewing gum is one of those products that only hurts teeth. After all, it\u2019s artificial, sweet, even sugary \u2014 qualities that damage tooth enamel. However, what if the truth is more complicated than you\u2019d think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed below are three potential benefits chewing gum has for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">oral health<\/a>. Read about them and consider if a bubblegum stick could do your smile good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Could Clean Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oral Health Foundation has stated that sugar-free gum can help prevent cavities by removing food particles from tooth surfaces. In that respect, it doesn\u2019t have to be advertised as cavity-fighting to improve your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum also leads to the frequent chewing that produces saliva. Saliva is one of the essentials to good dental health, as it clears away food, strengthens teeth, and reduces the levels of tooth-decaying acid in your mouth. The acid reduction is particularly noteworthy, as your dental plaque gradually becomes acidic after eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, gum\u2019s contribution to saliva production has been confirmed in scientific research. A sugarless gum study conducted in Europe showed sugarless sorbitol gum led to a 41.7 percent reduction in dental caries compared to the control group. It also showed that it\u2019s possible to chew three pieces of sugarless gum daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Could Prevent Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chewing gum does more to prevent cavities when it contains the naturally occurring sweetener Xylitol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to some studies, Xylitol can reduce the number of cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth. Its unsuitability as fuel causes the number of bacteria to decrease, leaving your mouth a safer place for your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands known to contain xylitol include Trident\u00ae, Icebreakers\u00ae, Stride\u00ae, Orbit\u00ae, Pure\u00ae, Mentos\u00ae, and Spry\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Could Harden Tooth Enamel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some gums could strengthen your tooth enamel over time. Those containing the milk product Recaldent re-mineralize and harden tooth enamel, making your teeth stronger and less likely to suffer from tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Derived from the protein casein, Recaldent can be found in gum brands like Trident\u00ae and Dentyne\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chewing gum could truly improve your smile even as it offers great taste. Remember its benefits the next time you want to satisfy your sweet tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/meet-dr-newman.html\"><em>Dr. Ira Newman<\/em><\/a><em> is one of the premier dentists in Manhattan, New York, having<\/em><em> graduated from Emory University\u2019s School of Dentistry. He was previously a Clinical Instructor at NYU\u2019s College of Dentistry and is currently an attending dentist at Northwell Hospital. Dr. Newman has also published articles and lectured nationally on various dental topics. 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