Experts say that chewing sugar-free gums could cause damage to your teeth.
Tooth Decay - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Tooth decay in toddlers, children and adults, also called dental caries, is a bacterial infection causing demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth.
Tooth decay in toddlers, children and adults, also called dental caries, is a bacterial infection causing demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth.
However, studies also show that chewing sugar-free gum after meals and snacks can reduce the risk of dental decay by about 40 per cent, especially about 20 minutes after eating, when plaque acid attacks usually happen.
The study has been published in the British Dental Journal.
Teeth Chart
Do you know how many canines or molar teeth you have and what is their function? Find out from this interactive calculator.
Do you know how many canines or molar teeth you have and what is their function? Find out from this interactive calculator.
Recycling Project Involving Chewing Gums Initiated in UK
A campaign that seeks to recycle chewing gum so that it can be used in car tyres, toys and mobile phone covers has been initiated in Hereford.
A campaign that seeks to recycle chewing gum so that it can be used in car tyres, toys and mobile phone covers has been initiated in Hereford.
Chewing Gum May Prevent Cardiovascular Disease In Dialysis Patients
Chewing gums made with phosphate-binding ingredient can help maintain proper phosphate levels, and prevent cardiovascular disease, in dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease.
Chewing gums made with phosphate-binding ingredient can help maintain proper phosphate levels, and prevent cardiovascular disease, in dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease.
