Posts Tagged ‘sugar free gum’
Chewing sugar-free gum can help to lower the risk of cavities
Researchers from Kings College London have found that chewing sugar-free gum can help to improve dental health. The team analysed the findings of twelve studies conducted in the last 50 years. These papers focused on the dental impact of chewing sugar-free gum, most notably on the risk of decay in adults and children. They found […]
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 […]
London dentist shares her tips for the perfect smile
A leading London dentist has shared her secrets to the perfect smile. Dr Uchenna Okoye, from the London Smiling Dental Group, believes that many Brits are missing out on good oral health and attractive smiles because they use the wrong oral hygiene techniques and have poor dietary habits. One of the main problems is maintaining […]
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, […]
St Patrick’s Day drinking could rot your teeth
Dentists are warning that too many alcoholic drinks could rot your teeth this St Patrick’s Day. Beer is very acidic and can soften your teeth enamel. It can also leave your teeth discoloured and exposed to an increased risk of developing decay. Dentists have recommended that St Patrick’s Day revellers should wait half an hour […]
Fizzy vitamin drinks can harm teeth
Researchers have discovered that fizzy dissolvable vitamins can harm your teeth. The team from the University of Helsinki tested eight varieties of effervescent vitamins and discovered that they all can corrode teeth. They also discovered that the vitamins draw minerals from teeth, weaken them and leave the more porous and more susceptible to decay. After […]
