Dentist Explains How Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Can Protect Your Teeth

Sugar-free chewing gum does more than freshen breath-it may also support healthier teeth and gums. According to dental expert Oles Shevchenko, regular use of sugar-free gum can improve oral hygiene, stimulate saliva production, and lower the risk of tooth decay without harming dental fillings. Study Finds Daily Sugar-Free Gum Improves Oral Hygiene Speaking to Gazeta.Ru, Shevchenko, a Doctor of Medical Sciences, dentist, and head of the Professional Society of Dental Hygienists of Russia, discussed findings from a study conducted by researchers at the Russian University of Medicine. The study involved 80 participants between the ages of 14 and 24, all of whom had previously received treatment for cavities. Researchers found that chewing sugar-free gum every day improved overall oral health, caused no irritation to the oral mucosa, and had no negative effect on dental fillings.