What does chewing gum actually do?

Question

I see chewing gum advertised as being able to clean your teeth and mouth, but how does it do this apart from making my breath smell better?

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Answer 1

It catches bits of food stuck in your teeth. That’s about it. The most important part of brushing your teeth is the mechanical action of removing unwanted materials from your teeth. Gum can do something similar, though not as well as a good brushing.