Role of Sugar Free Chewing Gums in Oral Health

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry

Author
1. CM Marya
2. A Jnaneswar
3. H Kumar
4. N Dahiya
5. V Dahiya
6. S Dhingra
ISSN
2230-7389
DOI
10.5005/johcd-9-1-35
Volume
9
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2015
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India
    2. Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana, India
    1. Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad
    1. Department of Public Health Dentistry Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA
    1. Gurgaon, Haryana, INDIA
    1. Sai Multispecialty Dental Clinic, Ranibagh, Delhi, INDIA
    1. B K Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, INDIA ndnamrata.dahiya@gmail.com
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    Abstract

    Dental caries and periodontal diseases have historically been considered the most important global oral health burdens. Hence, the dental health care needs to apply strategies for prevention of oral health problems. Chewing gum gained interest due to its ability to stimulate salivation and accelerate the clearance of fermentable carbohydrates from the dietary intake. Chewing gum with Xylitol has received special attention due to its mechanical cleaning together with saliva stimulation. These actions could lead to a therapeutic, caries lowering action and various other oral health benefits.

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