2007-07-08 15:15:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
You can chew sugared or sugarless gum and experience the mechanical removal of plaque from your teeth. It is just that sugarless is better for your teeth as it doesn't feed the bacteria that cause cavities.
Also rubbing your tooth with your finger or some other such object will remove plaque from your teeth. I am just wondering why you don't use toothpaste and toothbrush?
And floss once a day. You won't have to buy as much gum, and you will do a better job.
2007-07-08 15:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Dave F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Dental Hygiene school I did a project on this subject and found that it does help reduce plaque (the mechanical action of chewing) as long as you chew sugarless.
2007-07-08 22:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can but you need to chew sugarless gum to help protect your teeth.
2007-07-08 22:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no just brush your teeth, and it will be even better
2007-07-08 22:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by investing1987 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋