Dental Hygiene

As our world transitions back to normality, so have our eating habits. Muddy thick coffee, acidic lunchtime salads, corrosive afternoon smoothies and late dinners in the city, our teeth have been on an assault course since we’ve been making up for lost time.

Don’t fear though, alongside an existing dental hygiene routine, Extra Sugar-free Chewing Gum can support you, while our standout hero, Extra White Chewing Gum, can help remove stains and maintain the natural whiteness of your teeth.

What happens to our teeth when we eat and drink?

After we eat or drink, plaque acids begin attacking our teeth, resulting in the demineralisation of the tooth surface which weakens the teeth and can lead to decay over time.

What in the…so how can gum support my dental hygiene?

Alongside sound dental hygiene practices such as daily brushing with an electric toothbrush or whitening toothpaste, sugar-free chewing gum such as Extra can increase the production of saliva. This helps neutralise plaque acids, wash away food particles and helps remineralise the tooth enamel to strengthen teeth. Gum can also act as a mouth freshener, helping to rid your mouth of bad odours with dazzling flavours that range from mint to strawberry, so you can solve your bad breath issues on the go for when your mouthwash isn’t available. Chew sugar-free gum for at least 20 minutes after meals and snacks for healthy teeth.

How does chewing gum help increase salvia production?

An increase in saliva flow can help the clearance of food debris from the mouth while also neutralising plaque acid.

Hmmm, why is an increase in salvia product a good thing?

When we chew gum, this action stimulates the salivary glands to increase their flow rate by up to ten times (when compared to the resting state) during the first few minutes of chewing. This action also helps to get rid of other annoyances such as dry mouth, as well as strengthening teeth by restoring minerals in the enamel of the teeth as well helping to neutralize plaque acid, a key to preventing the risk of cavities.

Random q, do you have anything that helps with teeth discolouration?

Let us introduce you to our Extra White Sugar-free Chewing Gum that helps preserve the natural whiteness of your teeth. As part of an existing dental hygiene routine, our white gum can help with the maintenance of the natural whiteness of your teeth.

FRESH! How does it work?

Whether it’s the elixir of espresso, beetroot salad or a rich garlicky tomato ragu, Extra white gum is an easy and convenient part of a daily dental routine. It works like any gum by encouraging saliva when you chew on the go, so you can feel confident throughout the day. Just remember, over-consumption may cause laxative effects so consume in moderation.

So basically, I can just use gum and put my whitening kit in the bin?

NO! Not at all, gum does not whiten teeth itself but rather helps keep the natural whiteness of your teeth. Our sugar-free gum and white gum are not substitutes for proper and consistent dental hygiene routines. We recommend regularly going to the dentist, brushing your teeth at least twice a day and using floss or mouthwash if required. This will help to ensure you have a happy and healthy mouth that will help your smile to shine bright and boost your confidence.