Saturday, March 10, 2012

Don't Chew!

Who invented chewing gum and is it bad for your teeth?

This is one of the historical dental trivia questions that people have been asking for many years. It is believed that the defenders of the Alamo were probably among the first to try chewing gum. The Mexican dictator Santa Anna is credited with introducing it. Here's another question about gum. Sugarless chewing gum is actually good for your teeth. It helps to clean away debris and promotes production of saliva. Saliva contains enzymes that break down sugars and antibodies that fight tooth decay.

2 comments:

  1. there is evidence that chewing gum can help those with focus/attention issues, however. Like stickig one's tongue out, tapping feet, etc., chewing can greatly aid one's focus and attention to detail when performing tasks that would otherwise be difficult for some to keep their attention on to completion.

    Just my two cents. See, some of do read the articles. :)

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