Are you aware that chewing gum can enhance your oral health? Studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for at least 20 minutes after a meal can help stop tooth decay and cavities. The source behind these benefits occurs because chewing gum promotes saliva production. Chewing sugarless gum helps promote the creation of saliva. To… Read more »
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Cavities and Their Prevention
We heard it when we were kids, and we have said it to our kids: “Brush your teeth so that you don’t cavities.” It’s true that cavities generally affect children more than they affect adults, but make no mistake, cavities can occur at any age! The process by which cavities form is deceptively simple. Plaque,… Read more »