Gum Chewing + Xylitol

Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

Listen in as we explore the underestimated benefits of gum chewing for oral health, specifically focusing on the key ingredient, xylitol.
Key Points From This Episode:

• 0:00:05 - Is Chewing Gum Good For Oral Health?
• 0:10:56 - Xylitol Gum + Dental Cavity Prevention
• 0:13:54 - Xylitol Gum and Tooth Surfaces Effects
• 0:17:36 - Importance of Frequency in Xylitol Gum
• 0:23:02 - The Benefits of Xylitol
• 0:28:28 - The Benefits of Chewing Xylitol Gum

Products Mentioned:

• Simply Gum

Studies Mentioned:

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10096456/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8281565/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7486925/

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