On the back of my gum bag it said that chewing gum within 20 mintues after eating will help reduce cavities or something along the lines of that.
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Chewing gum can help rub off and dislodge bits of foot that otherwise might linger and provide food for bacteria. That bacteria can damage your teeth. It’s the same thing for dogs chewing on bones and toys.
Edit: bits of “food” for most of us not “foot”
I don’t think that just any chewing gum will be good for the teeth. Sugar-free gum that contains xylitol may be beneficial. Xylitol inhibits the growth of cavity-causing bacteria. [https://www.cda.org/portals/0/pdfs/fact_sheets/xylitol_english.pdf](https://www.cda.org/portals/0/pdfs/fact_sheets/xylitol_english.pdf)
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chewing gum- **sugar-free** not only dislodges foreign objects in your teeth, but it helps stimulate the production of saliva which in turn flushes out bacteria and food products left in your mouth. the extra saliva also strengthens enamel, so by chewing gum after eating it helps clear your teeth of leftover foods and works to strengthen enamel rather than let foods and bacteria sit and work away at your mouth
U chew and mouth produces saliva that neutralises acids in your mouth after eating (I think)
Yes, it indeed does and more, but go for the sugarless gums.
Added to that, it will eliminate bad breath, shape the jawlines, and even reduce the stress levels.
Whenever I get anxious during a formal speaking session, I chew a piece of gum; it helps.
Here, read this: [Here’s What Chewing Gums Have in Store for You…](https://www.garnersupply.com/articles/grocery-articles/heres-what-chewing-gums-have-in-store-for-you.html)
It explains everything about the benefits of gum chewing.
Once again, go for the sugarless gums, those are far better.
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