Is it true that chewing gum is good for oral hygiene?
Yes. It is widely accepted that chewing sugar-free gums is beneficial to oral hygiene, in addition to the use of traditional oral care tools, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and mouth wash. Additionally, the ingredients in sugar-free gum are not fermentable by oral bacteria, the main cause of cavities. Saliva is your body’s natural defense against tooth decay. It contains buffering agents that help neutralize the acid that causes cavities. When you chew gum, the acid is neutralized after only 20 minutes of chewing.
