Posts Tagged ‘Chewing gum’

Dental Experts Recommend Chewing Sugar-Free Gum for Healthy Smiles

Dental Experts Recommend Chewing Sugar-Free Gum for Healthy Smiles

Dental experts are encouraging people to incorporate chewing sugar-free gum into their dental care regime in a bid to reduce the risk of dental decay and gum disease. Dr Barry Cockcroft, England’s former chief dental officer, suggested that chewing sugar-free gum after eating helps to reduce the risk of cavities significantly. Research shows that chewing […]


Wrigley’s launches new chewing gum to promote good oral health

Wrigley’s launches new chewing gum to promote good oral health

Wrigley’s, the leading chewing gum brand, has announced the launch of three brand new additions to its bestselling Extra range of chewing gum. The new products, including Extra Ice Spearmint, Extra Ice White and Extra Ice Peppermint, all contain 50% xylitol. Xylitol has been proven to promote good oral health, by protecting against cavities and […]


How far should the dental hygiene cleanup go?

How far should the dental hygiene cleanup go?

Recommended dental hygiene practices include chewing sugar-free gum after meals to help keep teeth clean. A recent Saga Survey shows that about one billion pieces of gum are chewed annually by people in Britain and that gum litter is on the rise because chewers are irresponsible in disposing of their gum. Among the solutions discussed, […]