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A member asked:
Is it bad for your teeth to chew gum?
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No: It is actually good for them as long as it is sugar free.
Answered 8/17/2012
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Sugar free: If chewing gum find sugar free gum that doesn't stick to dental work. Xylitol (a natural sweetener) gums are good. Chewing a stick of gum after a meal can help saliva production which in turn cleanses the mouth. There is some evidence to suggest that gum chewing stimulates tissue, much like massaging.
Answered 8/20/2013
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