Good afternoon from Dr. Pasch, Dr. Yam , Dr. Shirzadnia and Dr. Song!
We all love chewing gum, the proof is all over our streets- we chew gum and after it looses its taste we spit it on the street ( well, maybe not all of us do that, but a great number unfortunately do! ). However, not just any gum being sold in the store is actually helping us in our fight against cavities.
The American Dental Association ( ADA) has created a list of products that have met its requirements to be awarded with the ADA Seal of Acceptance, which is an indicator that the product owning it has met the requirements needed and the manufacturer has accordingly presented the corresponding data from clinical or laboratory studies that support the product's safety, effectiveness and promotional claims ot in other words that it basically does what is advertised on the packaging.
The products in the group of the chewing gum contain Xylitol which reduces decay-causing bacteria. By using Xylitol products throughout the day, bacteria is prevented from adhering to the enamel and creating the acids that damage the teeth. Xylitol enhances the remineralization of teeth, particularly in small decay spots just developing in the tooth enamel, normalize the pH levels, prevents demineralization. Xylitol's naturally cooling and sweet tastes also increase saliva production which is another way to fight the growth of cavity causing bacteria.
If you are a regular gum chewer and can not help it but chew often, here is a link to the ADA approved sugar free gums on the market: http://ow.ly/l6jQc.
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References: http://www.xylitol.org
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