Good chewing gum for teeth: Too good to be true

It is difficult these days to go through a box in a convenience store, pharmacy or hortifruti without having to find shelves full of chewing gum. You may think that, like most candies, chewing gum only damages your teeth, but the surprising truth is that chewing gums can be good for your teeth.

Any unsweetened gum can help clean your teeth

Chewing any unsweetened chewing gum helps to prevent tooth decay by removing food particles from the surface of your teeth. Chewing gum also stimulates the production of saliva by aiding in the removal of food, strengthens the teeth and reduces the acid levels in your mouth, which causes tooth decay.

Xylitol is good for your teeth

Chewing gum is still more effective in preventing caries if it has a sugar substitute called xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that some studies have shown it has the power to reduce the amount of caries-causing bacteria in your mouth. Since xylitol, unlike sugar, is unsuitable as a fuel for these organisms, the number of bacteria decreases, making your mouth a safer place for your teeth.

Some chewing gums may even harden the tooth enamel

Some gum makers are beginning to add a substance called casein phosphopeptide - amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) to their products. It is believed that CPP-ACP, better known by its trademark Recaldent, remineralizes and hardens the enamel of the teeth making them stronger and less prone to suffer from caries.

With all these options available on the shelves of sweets from the boxes, it is easier still to satisfy the will and still protect the teeth against decay at the same time. The next time you feel like eating a sweetmeat, why not chew sugar-free chewing gum that fights caries or strengthens your teeth instead of eating a sugary candy? Your teeth thank.

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