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Chewing sugar free gum can help prevent tooth decay because when you chew the gum, it activates saliva glands and produces saliva which in turn kills bacteria and helps clean the teeth of plaque.
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How does the chewing of sugar-free gum prevent tooth decay and relate to the provess of tooth decay?
Chewing stimulates saliva into your mouth. Savila neutralises acid that weakens teeth, and helps to wash away leftover food and some bacteria. The chewing also helps to dislodge food and bacteria that is stuck to the biting surfaces of your teeth.
What is a good sign that chewing gum is harming you?
Your jaw often locks up, overdeveloped jaw muscles, or tooth decay.
What newly-imported substance caused the first major outbreak of tooth decay in Europe in the 1500's?
Sugar.
What does chewing gum help?
Chewing sugar-free gum has been shown to increase the flow of saliva, thereby reducing plaque acid, strengthening the teeth and reducing tooth decay. It is believed that chewing gum can also work as a stress reliever. Are you looking for a sugar-free gum candy? Just go through "Kesar Grocery" for different types of candies. You can order them online from it. It is one of the largest online Indian grocery stores in the USA.
Chew sugar gum with braces what should do?
You should never chew chewing gum whilst having braces. Chewing gum can stick to the elastic on you brace and eventually stay their. That they causes tooth decay. You should nor drink coke or coca cola, this rots your teeth and starts to eventually rust away at your brace.
Is it good to chew skoal or not?
Actually chewing it? i doubt it would be any worse than dipping it. If you're talking about rubbing (chewing is a whole different type of tobacco, it comes in pouches) then no it's not good for you. There's a chance it can cause gum cancer, tooth decay, and gum loss. == == == ==
What are the reasons that Trident is better than Orbit?
Trident does contain ingredients that help fight tooth decay. However, for the most part, Orbit and Trident are simply competing brands of chewing gum.
Why is preventing tooth decay good?
So you don't get smelly breath, and possible gum disease or other possible oral infections from tooth decay
Can chewing gum prevent kids from chewing other things like erasers and paper?
Yes
Is it true that dental floss should be used monthly?
It is recommended that dental floss be used at least daily to prevent tooth decay and gum disease between the teeth.
Can you have chewing gum 72 hours after having a tooth pulled?
I almost see why not? I mean as long as your gum has healed since then
What is Spidge?
Chewing Gum. Chewing Gum. Chewing Gum.
