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Dental experts! what is the actual purpose for chewing gum?
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Makes more saliva: Of course it should be sugar free, and chewing gum does produce more saliva and that helps clean te teeth a little.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Hmmm?: For the companies that sell it, to make money. For me, to help keep me awake on long boring car trips. For patients- in increases salivary flow; may cause tmjoint symptoms if excessive. Some more information on this website: http://www.Ada.Org/1315.Aspx.
Answered 12/20/2013
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