2006-06-16 07:35:43 · 9 answers · asked by Gardenia Blossom 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It depends if it is sugar-free or not. Sugar-free gum will actually help reduce plaque because chewing the gum will remove plaque. Gum with sugar in it will "feed" the bacteria and help them grow.
2006-06-16 07:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Almost MD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, chewing gum does not promote plaque buildup if it is surgarless. Gum that is full of sugar will promote plaque buildup.
2006-06-16 14:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by roverspotblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is NO. Chewing gum increases salivary production. This in turn helps to clean your teeth. Think of it this way. When you chew gum your mouth is more watery. Since your mouth has more water, it will help keep your teeth clean. The best is if you chew sugarless gum, since then not only do you decrase plaque build up, your teeth wont be exposed to sugars as well, which is always good in helping tooh decay!
2006-06-16 15:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by hammaddds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all but if better if u have a branded chewing gum which specifies its sugar content
Also do not go for very sweet chewing gums otherwise it will affect ur oral health
2006-06-16 14:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by smarty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sugar free gum actually helps to prevent plaque buildup...it is good to chew it after meals when you cannot brush. gum with sugar is, obviously, not good for your teeth.
2006-06-16 14:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As to the plaque formation..no..Bu it's not healthy the act of chewing,in many aspects..
2006-06-16 14:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by sunflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, chewing of any kind reduces plaque
2006-06-16 14:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that it's the opposite.
2006-06-16 14:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by kalsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if it has sand in it
2006-06-16 14:37:22 · answer #9 · answered by jyd9999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋