Everyone can relate to enjoying chewing on a stick of gum at some point in their life. It is great for freshening your breath throughout the day, or even helps some people relieve nervousness. Chewing gum has been a common topic of debate between dental professionals for nearly a century.
It was once believed to cause health risks which extended beyond affecting oral health, but were eventually disproven.
Many people find themselves feeling a bit confused about chewing gum with the different sources of information that are passed around
Many people find themselves feeling a bit confused about chewing gum with the different sources of information that are passed around
Chewing sugar-free gum can be very beneficial to your oral health. Everyone will notice that they salivate a lot when they chew gum, which is important to regulating bad bacteria in the mouth. When your mouth is dry, bacteria will feed on the leftover carbohydrates inside your mouth, often causing damage to your teeth and negatively affecting gum tissue. Saliva helps break down sugars inside your mouth and regulate the bacteria which feeds on it.
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