Chewing Gum: Boon or Bane in Oral Hygiene

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Chewing Gum: Boon or Bane in Oral Hygiene Ever got in trouble while chewing gums in the school? Might be I am not the only one who used to chew gums while studying. Whether it is school or home, chewing gums help students in concentrating more on studies. Moreover, it has been said that chewing gums also helps in increasing memory. Therefore we can say that chewing gums is a benefit for the students.


People love to chew “gum” since earlier period within the type of resins, grasses, bark, waxes, and grains. It wasn’t till the middle of the 1800s that a contemporary type of change of chewing gum which was made of spruce tree sap, wax, and flavored and then it was sold-out commercially to people. One major problem with the earlier up to date version of gum was that it had been quite tough for it to carry its flavor. Every kind of flavored agents was tried, however, it wasn’t till somebody combined sugar, and peppermint to his formula that gum evolved into the sweetened, minty flavors that have lasted for therefore a few years.


As per Brandon Dentist, Gums work as a cavity fighter. Yes, this is incredibly true. Gums fight against cavities by neutralizing the acids in the mouth. Moreover, it also prevents bacteria to stick on the teeth. Besides to that, it also helps in stimulating the production of saliva which helps in fighting cavities. This states that gums are an important element for our teeth. In addition to that, it also helps in lowering the bacteria levels. Therefore, Female dentist Brandon who is the owner of Bridges Dental, recommend her patients to chew and enjoy gums whenever wants to. This concludes that you are allowed to chew gums while studying, walking or whatever. But, for the better results, you can chew them after eating your meals.


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