Gum Chewing + Xylitol
Mark Burhenne, DDS・2 minutes read
Chewing zotol gum before permanent teeth eruption can reduce cavity risk by up to 93%, while xylitol gum shows long-term effectiveness in cavity prevention when chewed at least four to five times a day. Flossing before chewing xylitol gum can enhance its effects by targeting bacteria between teeth, and xylitol sources like xclear nasal spray can also benefit oral and nasal health by reducing harmful bacteria growth.
Insights
- Chewing gum with zotol, a wood sugar, multiple times a day before permanent tooth eruption can significantly reduce cavity risk by up to 93%, emphasizing the importance of timing and concentration of zotol for optimal oral health benefits.
- Xylitol gum, when chewed at least four to five times daily, has long-lasting effects in reducing cavities, surpassing other sweeteners like sorbitol or maltitol, with flossing before chewing enhancing its efficacy by targeting bacteria between teeth, showcasing its effectiveness in maintaining oral health and preventing cavities.
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Recent questions
What are the benefits of chewing gum?
Chewing gum, specifically zotol gum, can help prevent cavities by releasing wood sugar multiple times a day, reducing cavity risk by up to 93%.
Is Trident gum harmful?
Trident gum can be harmful due to artificial sweeteners like sacaran, which may not be as beneficial for oral health as zotol gum.
How does the timing of gum chewing impact cavity prevention?
The timing of gum chewing in relation to tooth eruption greatly affects its effectiveness in preventing cavities, emphasizing the importance of starting habitual zotol gum chewing at least a year before permanent tooth eruption.
What is the key ingredient in beneficial gum?
Zotol, a wood sugar, is highlighted as the key ingredient in beneficial gum for cavity prevention, with higher concentrations of zotol in gum having a more positive effect on various tooth surfaces.
How can xylitol gum help reduce cavities?
Xylitol gum, when chewed at least five to six times a day, especially after meals and before bed, can help maintain oral microbiome health, reduce cavity risk, and be more effective than sorbitol or maltitol in cavity prevention.
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Summary
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"Zotol Gum: Key to Preventing Cavities"
- Dr. B discusses the benefits of gum chewing, specifically focusing on zotol gum for cavity prevention.
- Mention of Trident gum being harmful due to artificial sweeteners like sacaran.
- Zotol, a wood sugar, is highlighted as the key ingredient in beneficial gum.
- Dr. B emphasizes the importance of releasing zotol in the mouth multiple times a day for oral health benefits.
- Starting habitual zotol gum chewing at least a year before permanent tooth eruption is crucial for long-term cavity prevention.
- Studies show a significant reduction in cavity risk, up to 93%, with zotol gum chewing.
- The timing of gum chewing in relation to tooth eruption greatly impacts its effectiveness in preventing cavities.
- Higher concentrations of zotol in gum have a more positive effect on various tooth surfaces.
- Participants in studies did not report stomach pain as a side effect of zotol gum chewing.
- Long-term follow-up studies confirm the lasting benefits of zotol gum in preventing dental cavities.
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Xylitol Gum: Long-Term Cavity Prevention Benefits
- Xylitol gum in a prevention program showed long-term effects on reducing cavities, with the X group, chewing pure xylitol gum, experiencing increased reduction in carries even after ceasing gum use for five years.
- The practical application of chewing xylitol gum emphasizes frequency over quantity, with studies suggesting at least four to five exposures of 100% xylitol spread throughout the day for optimal results in reducing cavities.
- Xylitol has shown to be more effective than sorbitol or maltitol in reducing cavities, with its pleasant taste making it a preferred choice in gum for oral health.
- To optimize the benefits of xylitol gum, it is recommended to chew it five to six times a day, especially after meals and before bed, to help maintain oral microbiome health and reduce cavity risk.
- Flossing before chewing xylitol gum can enhance its effects by allowing it to reach between teeth and target streptococcus mutans bacteria, further aiding in cavity prevention.
- Xylitol sources like xclear nasal spray, containing xylitol and grapefruit extract, can also benefit oral and nasal health by reducing the growth of harmful bacteria and potentially preventing pneumonia.
