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Does gum really help teeth stay clean?

It has been a long-held belief that chewing gum can help clean your teeth, especially after a meal.  It makes sense that the act of chewing increases saliva flow, which washes away food and other debris, and also neutralizes acids produced by bacteria.  That is true, but it’s the type … Read More

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How to Curb Your Sweet Tooth

There might not be a literal sweet tooth in the human anatomy, but sugar cravings can affect our overall health, especially teeth. The consumption of sugar over the past decades has risen exponentially, from everything from breads to sauces to soda—sugar is everywhere. Not to mention, sugar has highly addictive … Read More

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