Page Header Page Content Page Footer
For a better experience on Oralb.com, Please enable javascript in your browser.
Australia - English
Please select a location
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Australia
  • Chinese Mainland - Greater China
  • Taiwan - Greater China
  • Hong Kong SAR - Greater China
  • India
  • 日本
  • Korea
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • Europe
  • Belgie
  • Belgique
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Deutschland
  • Espana
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Latvija
  • Lithuania
  • Magyar
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Österreich
  • Pоссия
  • Polska
  • Portugal
  • Schweiz
  • Sweden
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • Latin America The Carribean
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
  • Middle East
  • arabia - السعودية
  • ישראל
  • North America
  • Canada - English
  • Canada - French
  • United States United - English English
  • United States - Español
LOGOUT CONFIRMATION
Are you sure you want to logout? Logout
  • Part of the P&G Family:
  • logo
  • DentalCare.com
Contact Us
Oral-B
  • SHOP
    • Electric Toothbrushes
      • Electric Toothbrushes
    • Replacement Brush Heads
      • Replacement Brush Heads
      • Replacement Brush Heads
    • Kids
      • Kids
    • Manual Toothbrushes
      • Manual Toothbrush
      • Manual Toothbrushes
    • Toothpaste & Mouthwash
      • Toothpaste and Mouthwash
      • Toothpaste & Mouthwash
    • Floss
      • Floss
      • Floss
    • SHOP ALL >>
  • LEARN
      • Why Oral-B
      • Why Oral-B
      • Oral-B Floss
      • Oral-B Toothpaste
      • Oral-B Mouthwash
      • Why Electric toothbrush
      • Genius AI
      • Oral-B App
      • Oral-B Genius vs. Sonic
      • Children's Oral Health
      • Disney Magic Timer
      • Conditions
      • Conditions
      • Bad Breath
      • Cavities & Tooth Decay
      • Gum Health
      • Tartar & Plaque
      • Teeth Sensitivity
      • Tooth Enamel
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Life stages
      • Life Stages
      • Infants
      • Kids
      • Braces
      • Adults
      • Life 5
      • VIEW ALL
      • Solutions
      • Solutions
      • Electric Toothbrushes
      • Manual Toothbrushes
      • Floss
      • Toothpaste
      • Mouthwash
  • Home >
  • Oral Care Article Topics >
  • Conditions >
  • Cavities & Tooth Decay >
  • Effects of Chewing Gum on Your Teeth
Print This

Effects of Chewing Gum on Your Teeth

Recommended 0 Times Recommend This
Share: facebook twitter

You're now leaving oralb.com

We recommend you review the third-party site’s privacy policy, as their privacy practices may differ from P&G.

Any personal information you provide on the third-party’s website will be managed in accordance with their privacy policy.

Thank you for visiting oralb.com.

Please click the link below to

Share on

Email Thismail

Share This By E-mail

Effects of Chewing Gum on Your Teeth

There are (#) errors on this page.
Email Service Unavailable
   
   
   
   
SEND
CANCEL

E-mail Sent Successfully

Your email has been successfully sent to the recipient.

Continue

Archive_700x250_17 Image Component

Is Chewing Gum Good for Your Teeth?
Is Sugar Free Gum Bad for Your Teeth?

Is Chewing Gum Good for Your Teeth?

The answer is yes, if it is the right kind. Chewing gum can help prevent tooth decay, as long as you choose a sugarless gum. Chewing gum causes your mouth to produce more saliva, which helps neutralize and rinse away some of the acid that forms in your mouth when you break down food. So, if you chew gum after a meal, you may be helping to protect your teeth and promote oral health.

Also, the minerals generated by the extra saliva can even help strengthen your tooth enamel, which also reduces your risk of a dental cavity.

Is Sugar Free Gum Bad for Your Teeth?

Parents can share this oral care hint with children and teens, who often chew gum. Just be sure that they choose sugarless gum, not a sugary bubble gum, which can have the opposite effect and contribute to the buildup of plaque on teeth. So, if you are uncertain about which gum is best for promoting oral health, look for a sugarless gum for yourself or your family members.

But remember (and remind children) that gum-chewing, even sugarless gum, is not a substitute for a regular oral care routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily proper flossing with quality dental care products.

Related Products

  • Genius 9000 Black Product
    QUICK VIEW

    Oral-B GENIUS 9000 Black

  • Oral-BCrossActionBrushHeadRefills
    QUICK VIEW

    Oral-B CrossAction Brush Heads

    Removes up to 100% more plaque vs. a regular manual toothbrush

    rating
    ( 691 )
  • Pro-Health Enamel Strong
    QUICK VIEW

    Pro-Health Enamel Strong Toothpaste

    Strengthens enamel and protects your teeth from acids in everyday food

  • Connect With Us
  • Visit Oral-B's YouTube Channel

Consumer Notice: This is a notice to inform any consumer who has recently purchased an Oral B Star Wars Kids Gift Pack (82321745) from participating retailers, that there is an on pack discrepancy regarding the number of brush head refills offered in the pack. Namely, three (3) refills are stated to be offered, however it should state this pack includes one (1) refill. Please note, this does not affect the value of the pack ($RRP 49.99). In line with your consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, please direct any consumer complaints regarding the purchase of this product to our P&G consumer AU hotline 1800 614 820 to receive a full refund or receive the correct # of refills in pack.

Explore

  • PRODUCTS
  • Electric Toothbrushes
  • Replacement Brush Heads
  • Manual Toothbrushes
  • Kids
  • Battery Powered
  • Floss
  • Toothpaste & Mouthwash
  • BY NEED
  • Cavities
  • Tartar
  • Plaque
  • Gum Protection
  • Sensitivity
  • Whitening
  • Ortho Care
  • Bad Breath

GET HELP

  • Contact Us
  • Questions?
  • 180 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • FAQs

RELATED SITES

  • P&G Brands
  • dentalcare-aus.com.au
  • Braun
    • Better Business Bureau
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy
  • AdChoices ad_choices_icon
  • Site Map
  • © 2021 Procter & Gamble