Chewing Sugar-Free Gum Reduced Preterm Births in a Large Study

Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains xylitol — a chemical that can boost oral health — in place of regular sugar. Among women who chewed the xylitol gum, 549 out … Read more

Chewing Gums May Lower Risk Of Dental Cavities: Study

Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce the deterioration of cavities of the teeth, according to a study that analyzed research published over the last 50 years on dental caries. The review, published in the Journal of Dental Research: Clinical & Translational Research, revealed that sugar-free gum could reduce the advancement of dental caries, and may … Read more