August 23, 2024
When you get braces or aligners, a long list of restrictions often follows. No hard candy, no carbonated drinks, and typically no gum, as these can be tough on your aligners and even worse for your teeth. But gum does have some surprising benefits as well. Here are the best types of gum for your teeth:
Sugarfree Gum
Sugarfree gum is much better for your teeth. Sugar causes cavities, so sugarfree is much healthier. Without sugar, gum is less sticky and less likely to ruin your braces or aligners. As a bonus, sugarfree gum usually has fewer calories too. Some of the best sugarfree gum brands include Pür, XyloBurst, Xylitol, Peppersmith, Glee Gum, and Orbit.
Gum with Xylitol
Generally, you should opt for cinnamon or mint flavors, since sweet and fruit-flavored gum usually contains citric acids that are harsh on your tooth enamel. But if you do have a craving for something sweet, make sure your gum has xylitol as an ingredient. Xylitol is a sweetener from sugar alcohol that has all the flavor and none of the disadvantages.
Gum with the ADA seal
Get gum that has the American Dental Association seal, which means it has been tested for safety and efficacy.
Other benefits of chewing gum
If you get the right kind of gum, you can have a lot of benefits to your oral health. Here are just some of them:
Now that you know what to look for when choosing gum, you can find the best kinds of gum that actually help your teeth and make your mouth healthier. Enjoy all your favorite flavors of gum that will give you better teeth and won’t ruin braces or aligners. To make your smile even better, get aligners from NewSmile™. Learn how our aligners work and what they can do for your smile.
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