Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Chewing gum does not help in the fight against tooth decay

Dentists in advertising gum tell us after every meal, and even chew more on this promotional items, to prevent tooth decay. This leads to the fact that many people consume a pack of gum per day. And if this is useful to protect against tooth decay? Experts argue that chewing gum only cleans the teeth, and the most dangerous areas in decay between the teeth, it can not be cleaned, it is necessary to floss or brush. Chewing gum also helps in the first half hour after meals produce digestive juices to help digest the food, but for people with a high acid content is a negative effect, because they have so acid is produced in excess. And chew on an empty stomach and do dangerous, because there is nothing to be digested, and can cause the suffering of the stomach wall, the gastritis and other stomach problems, doctors said. Experts recommend the use of dental floss. But there are some limitations to its use, as people with widely spaced teeth and toothbrush with a handle, and the teeth grow close - do not fit floss. Moreover, it may cause damage to the gums. The best way to fight tooth decay, according to experts, is a toothbrush.

No comments:

Post a Comment