{"id":59,"date":"2021-04-07T21:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T21:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2021-05-05T21:41:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T21:41:28","slug":"chewing-gum-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/07\/chewing-gum-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Chewing Gum Lead to Fewer Cavities?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chewing_Gum__1595959328_58125.jpg\" alt=\"Woman chewing gum\" class=\"wp-image-60\" width=\"284\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chewing_Gum__1595959328_58125.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chewing_Gum__1595959328_58125-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chewing_Gum__1595959328_58125-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How often do you like to chew gum? You see it every time\nthat you are in the line to check out at your local gas station, grocery store,\nand pharmacy, so it is very easy to come by. Even though it is sugary and sweet\ntasting, this doesn\u2019t mean that is necessarily poses risks for your oral health.\nIn fact, chewing gum actually provides you with a variety of different benefits\nfor your smile, including reducing your risk for cavities! Continue reading to\nlearn how this sweet treat is giving your mouth an advantage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Benefits of Chewing Gum?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may think of it as a candy, but sugarless gum is\nactually beneficial for your smile. Here are just some of the pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Helps to Clean Your Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you chew on sugar-free gum, you help to remove food\nparticles that are stuck in your teeth. When you remove this debris, you reduce\nyour risk of developing cavities. While sugarless gum is not a replacement for\nregular brushing or flossing, it is a great addition because it helps to clean\nthe surfaces of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sugarless Gum Increases Saliva Production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To have a healthy smile, you need to have good saliva\nproduction. Saliva is important because it neutralizes harmful acids in your mouth\nthat soften your enamel and lead to tooth decay. It also prevents dry mouth\nfrom occurring. Side effects of dry mouth include bad breath, increased\nbacterial growth, and additional tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xylitol Has No Bad Effects on Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar-free gum usually uses an artificial sweetener known as\nxylitol. This can actually help to reduce the number of cavity causing bacteria\nin your mouth. It\u2019s unable to fuel the growth of bacteria in the same way that sugar\ndoes, but you will still get a delicious, sweet flavor in your mouth.\nUltimately, it is safer for your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Be Chewing Gum Regularly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people, chewing sugar-free gum is a good preventive measure to take in addition to regular brushing and flossing. However, for some people, this may not be recommended by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">dentist.<\/a> If you have any type of jaw pain or temporomandibular disorder symptoms (TMD\/TMJ), chewing gum can aggravate the issues even further, so it should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next time you\u2019re in line at the gas station, don\u2019t be afraid\nto pick up a pack of sugar-free gum. Your smile will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/dr-christopher-duong.html\">Dr. Christopher\nDuong<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the University of the Pacific School\nof Dentistry in San Francisco and is committed to completing continuing\neducation courses in a wide variety of topics, including endodontics, oral\nsurgery, and cosmetic dentistry. For more ways to keep your smile healthy or to\nschedule an appointment at his office in Lancaster, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (469)\n765-8050.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How often do you like to chew gum? You see it every time that you are in the line to check out at your local gas station, grocery store, and pharmacy, so it is very easy to come by. 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