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No, we’re not talking about the gums that your teeth grow in. We’re talking about the gum that you buy at the gas station or grocery store. That gum has a direct relationship to your teeth and your oral health. It’s a relationship that many people don’t fully understand.
Here’s the truth – it’s actually great for your oral health. If you read on, you’ll discover just how that’s entirely possible.
Increased saliva production
Chewing gum increases the amount of saliva your mouth produces. At first, you might wonder how that’s a good thing. You don’t want to be drooling all the time, right?
Well, when you increase saliva production, you’re helping your mouth better fight plaque buildup, which strengthens your teeth and reduces tooth decay. Saliva plays a very important, prominent role in helping you obtain great oral health.
Go sugarless
The only gum certified by the American Dental Association is gum sweetened without sugar. And that makes sense, because you don’t want something sugary in your mouth, all around your teeth, for as long as we usually tend to chew gum. That’s just asking for a cavity. Sugarfree gum tastes great and won’t harm your teeth. In fact, it can help promote better overall oral health.
Here at Catron Family Dentistry in Stilwell, Oklahoma, we are dedicated to helping you have great oral health. Call us today at 918-696-4200 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Chad Catron.
