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Is chewing gum good for teeth?

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A current claim for Wrigley’s sugar-free chewing gum is that chewing it for 20 minutes after eating improves dental health and helps to prevent caries. Is there any evidence that chewing gum is good for teeth, and does the choice of gum matter?

https://doi.org/10.1136/dtb.30.6.23

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