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Not really. A few years ago sugarless gum was claiming to be an alternative to brushing for removing plaque. It may be, but its not a good one. Studies show plaque was reduced by only 20% by chewing gum. The new “dental” chewing gums show the same reduction. While chewing these new gums may help a little, it is not an alternative to brushing.
