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Chewing Gum Can Prevent Tooth Decay

added on: December 23, 2010

Chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after meals can prevent tooth decay. Chewing gum stimulates salivary flow which adds calcium and phosphate on your teeth.  The calcium and phosphate act together to help strengthen tooth enamel.

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Chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after meals can prevent tooth decay. Chewing gum stimulates salivary flow which adds calcium and phosphate on your teeth.  The calcium and phosphate act together to help strengthen tooth enamel.