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Oral Health Outlines: Chewing Gum
If you continue to suffer from oral hygiene problems linked to issues with your tooth enamel, you will need to make sure that you use as many cleaning techniques as possible. Even if you are brushing and flossing every single day, there can still be food debris and harmful acids in your mouth. In some situations, you only need to adjust your current cleaning habits, which may include enhancements to your flossing and brushing techniques, but alternative treatments such as using chewing gum can also prove to be beneficial.
After eating, food particles and acids in your mouth can cause dental erosion almost immediately. You should wait 30 minutes before brushing to allow your saliva to neutralize the acids in your mouth and clear away food debris. Chewing sugarless gum can help that process.
One of the key reasons why sugarless gum is so effective is not due to the materials in the gum, but rather the process it creates. Chewing sugarless gum for extended periods of time can increase the production of saliva. Saliva is essential for improving your oral health care because it is a natural substance that can help keep your teeth and gums clean. If you have a lower amount of saliva in your mouth, you will be at an increased risk for tooth decay and gum disease. By chewing sugarless gum after meals, you can help produce additional saliva to keep your smile safe.
Your smile and your oral health care can receive a boost with sugarless gum. If you would like to visit the dental office of Dental Art Concepts PLLC in Staten Island, New York for additional oral health care treatments, you can book an exam by calling us at (718) 313-4343. Dr. Matthew Scaffa and our entire team look forward to providing you with a better smile for a better life.
Dr. Matthew Scaffa
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Matthew Thomas Scaffa, DDS, graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University. He has been a dentist in Staten Island, NY, for over 35 years.
Dr. Scaffa annually attends continuing education courses to stay current on emerging technologies and procedures in dentistry. He has received advanced training in implants, Invisalign, and veneers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the 2nd District Dental Society.
Dr. Scaffa opened his practice in 1985 and moved to more spacious premises several times before settling at the current location in 2000. He believes in “over-delivering” professional and high-quality dental care so patients will have healthy and beautiful smiles. Among the accolades he has received include being in the 99th percentile on Healthgrades for Dental Providers in the New York Area, a Top pick for NextDoor Neighborhood Faves ratings, and the MetLife SpotLite on Oral Health designation.