Should You Be Chewing Sugarless Gum?

Should You Be Chewing Sugarless Gum?

A question posed by a recent headline in Evidence-Based Dentistry seems to beg only one answer: “Well, duh!” If you’re going to chew gum at all, of course sugarless is the way to go. Sugars make the mouth more acidic as harmful bacteria feed on the sweet stuff. But...
And the Current Verdict on Xylitol Is…

And the Current Verdict on Xylitol Is…

Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of hype about xylitol – an artificial sweetener believed to prevent cavities. But as we’ve seen, research supporting that claim has been mixed at best. There’s seemed to be some benefit, but moderate and limited. Now a new...
A Can Full of Sugar…

A Can Full of Sugar…

Breaking news! Soda is bad for your teeth! Wait. You already knew that, didn’t you? Well, who doesn’t need a reminder every so often? A study published in the Journal of Dentistry back in April again confirmed that the more soda you drink, the higher your risk of...
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