{"id":2998,"date":"2017-01-18T19:04:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T19:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atriumfamilydental.com\/?p=2998"},"modified":"2018-11-09T21:36:47","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T21:36:47","slug":"chew-not-chew-gum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/18\/chew-not-chew-gum\/","title":{"rendered":"To Chew or Not To Chew&#8230;Gum, that is!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you chew gum? \u00a0Do you wonder the oral effects gum has on your mouth and teeth? \u00a0Have you ever heard that chewing gum can be good for your teeth? \u00a0We are here to tell you the ins and outs of gum chewing. But, by no means will you hear us say, gum chewing can replace regular brushing and flossing.<\/p>\n<p>According to the ADA, the physical act of chewing increases the flow of saliva in your mouth. If you chew after eating, the increased salivary flow can help neutralize and wash away the acids that are produced when food is broken down by the bacteria in plaque on your teeth. Over time, acid can break down tooth enamel, creating the conditions for decay. Increased saliva flow also carries with it more calcium and phosphate to help strengthen tooth enamel. Clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nLook for gum that\u00a0might contain active agents that could enhance the gum\u2019s ability to remineralize teeth and reduce decay, or enable gum to help reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltadentalins.com\/oral_health\/plaque.html\">plaque<\/a> and gingivitis. To date, the only gum with the ADA Seal are sugarless. \u00a0So if you are going to chew gum, look for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/ada-seal-products\">ADA seal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Again, remember, nothing replaces regular brushing and flossing&#8230;every day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you chew gum? \u00a0Do you wonder the oral effects gum has on your mouth and teeth? \u00a0Have you ever heard that chewing gum can be good for your teeth? \u00a0We are here to tell you the ins and outs of gum chewing. 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