I ran across this story about the effects of chewing sugar-filled gum and wanted to pass it along. A hygienist that had been in practice for over 35 years encountered the worst dental decay situation in her career that was related to simply chewing gum! Apparently, a mom brought her kids in for their regular cleanings and check-ups. She was unaware as to how destructive chewing bubble gum could be. Unfortunately, her two children had been chewing sugar-filled bubble gum and had developed deep decay in all of their permanent molars, which had to be treated with root canals and crowns! Chewing sugar free gum sweetened with Xylitol can help retard decay. But gum sweetened with sugar, can destroy the top half of a tooth in a short amount of time. We encourage our patients not to accept gum from others unless they know that it is sugar free. Be sure to read the labels on the gum package.
As preventive specialists, we want to see our patients avoid the pain and expense of a situation like the one described above. We at Thomas Family Dentistry recommend frequent dental visits where we can clean your teeth, review dental prevention and discuss bad dental habits that can lead to tooth decay.
If you have any questions, give us a call at 918-455-0123.
God Bless,
DRT
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