Oral Health Benefits of Chewing Sugar Free Gum

While chewing gum is a necessity for none, it is most commonly associated with being a fashionable trend, something that gives your personality a bit of added ruggedness. Many avoid chewing gum just because of the fact of it being a trademark habit for vagabonds. But nevertheless, it can be termed as an effortless endeavor to keep you focused on tasks.  

                 

Many would find it hard to believe that chewing gum is actually good for one’s oral health and hygiene. But beware, it is when you chew sugar-free gum. Almost everyone loves to chew gum. It could be because of our natural instinct to gain satisfaction upon chewing. Gums which are free from sugar are exceptionally beneficial for teeth and help maintain proper oral health.  

     

    

While the thought of chewing gum with widely opened mouth might not seem anywhere appealing, many might ignore the positives of the same without consideration of the benefits it could yield.                       

The benefits to oral health being gained from chewing sugar-free gum have been summarized as below - 

  

§  Enhanced saliva secretion     

  

The act of chewing creates oral responses which increase secretion of saliva. Saliva is a natural secretion that contains enzymes which are essential to cause the breakdown of food particles and neutralize the acidic state of mouth occurs due to digestion.  

    

Increased saliva flow is beneficial for those who are on medications that can cause oral dryness. A moist mouth is a safe haven which prevents the formation of cavities and thus prevents tooth decay. Further gum is helpful to attract food particles that are stuck between teeth.

§  Overall cleaning and whitening of teeth 

          

Chewing of gum causes rubbing of teeth against the sticky gum and thus leads to better cleaning. It is literally impossible to brush teeth after every meal. But with chewing gum, we not only can eradicate the stains that might occur due to food but also ensure that the mouth is cleansed of all the unwanted particles of food.  

   

Most chewing gums contain whitening agents and thus play a vital role in washing away the stains. These gums are available easily in the market and are suggested by the after-hours dentist. 

§  Preventing bad breath  

     

Foul breath is not only embarrassing but is an indication of severe oral health conditions. Bad breath could occur due to extreme mouth dryness and limited saliva secretion. With chewing gum, the secretion of saliva can be enhanced and this can sufficiently counter bad breath.

§  Gain better oral health    

There are certain gums that are specifically prepared for gaining better oral hygiene. Such chewing gums contain special minerals that improve dentine hardness and also nourish the gums. This ensures complete oral wellbeing and guarantees complete protection from tooth decay.   

     

The emergency dentist at Brighton East Dental Clinic offers complete care and attention for teeth those results in oral wellbeing. Offering opalescence teeth whitening and other stain removal techniques, the experts let you cherish the benefits of healthy teeth and gums.