Oral Health | The Argument For Chewing Gum

Chewing gum has been around since the 1800s, when settlers to America developed the habit from Native Americans.

However, over time, it has been said that chewing gum is not good for your oral health. While this is true in certain cases, like when someone is suffering from TMD or the gum is packed with sugar, it is often a false narrative.

If you do not suffer from TMD or frequent headaches, and enjoy sugar-free gum, it can be extremely beneficial to the health of your teeth and gums. The reason for this is that chewing gum will help to stimulate your salivary glands. The more stimulation that your salivary glands undergo, the more saliva they produce. This is, of course, a good thing, as saliva is your best natural protection against gum disease and tooth decay.

Note: It is critical that the gum you select is sugar-free and not packed with sugar. If you are chewing gum is high in sugar, you will actually increase your chances of developing tooth decay and gum disease. The reason for this is that you are introducing sugar into your mouth for long periods of time.

If you are looking for the best options for chewing gum, select a sugar-free gum that contains Xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that works as an anti-sugar in order to protect your teeth.

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