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Is chewing gum is good for tooth?

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  There is a evidence of humans chewing gum like substances in anthropology and dentistry at an archeological site at Sweden where the lumps of birch bark tar with tooth impressions of child and adults dating back 9000yrs back have been found. And they also found Native America Indian uses a chewing gum from spruce tree. Our Smile dental will give you the best awareness regarding bubble gum and its effect on teeth.  There are two types of chewing gums. They are  1. Sugar containing chewing gum            a) Monosaccharides [ glucose, fructose, galactose]           b) Disaccharides [ sucrose, maltose, lactose] 2.Sugar free gums[ xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol] which are non carcinogenic. Although there is some evidence that regular use of sugar free gum may reduce risk of cancer, But using gum only not a substitute instead you have to brush twice a day with fluoride tooth paste and flossing is necessary. Chewing gum after...