| Australia: Perth dentist says chewing gum can make | | | | Chewing sugar free gum stimulates saliva flow which |
| your dental cavities go away! | | | | alleviates dry mouth. Dry mouth (Xerostomia) is |
| Did you know that scientific research has proven that | | | | associated with a significant increase in cavities. |
| chewing gum with the natural sweetener Xylitol can | | | | Parents often tell me that they don't want their kids |
| help cut down on dental decay and even remineralise | | | | chewing gum, but after discussing tha benfits they |
| early cavities? | | | | concede and the kids are happy and the parents have |
| Xylitol occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables | | | | lower dental costs. It's a win-win situation. |
| and is produced commercially from plants such as | | | | This article is solely the professional and individual |
| birch and other hard wood trees and fibrous | | | | opinion of Dr. Clifford Yudelman a dentist in Nedlands, |
| vegetation. | | | | Perth Western Australia and does not replace the |
| Chewing gum sweetened with Xylitol after snacks and | | | | professional guidance of your own personal dentist. He |
| between meals has been shown in numerous studies | | | | she is the best person to counsel you if a dental |
| to reduce new dental caries 30-60%. In younger | | | | procedure like porcelain veneers, cosmetic contouring, |
| patients who have their 6 year or 12 year molars | | | | tooth whitening or orthodontics may be the right |
| erupting it can have lasting effects and reduce caries | | | | treatment for your specific situation. Please consult |
| by 70% on these teeth. It inhibits the growth of S. | | | | with them if you have any questions regarding |
| Mutans the germs most associated with dental decay. | | | | anything mentioned in this article. |
| It has a significant effect on reducing plaque. | | | | |