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Why stimulate saliva?

The minerals in saliva are the same minerals (eg calcium) as in teeth and, if you stimulate saliva, for example by chewing Orbit sugarfree gum, it has a much greater concentration of these minerals and is more able to remineralise teeth, repair early decay damage and help prevent caries from developing.

What’s the best way to stimulate saliva?

When we eat, both the taste of food and the chewing action stimulates a greater flow of saliva than at rest - but usually at a cost in terms of increased calorie, sugar or fat intake. The best way to produce more saliva is to chew Orbit sugarfree gum, which has been proven to stimulate saliva by up to ten times the resting rate without a significant intake of calories.

Top 10 facts about Orbit sugarfree chewing gum:

1. The major salivary glands source their fluid from the circulating blood, process it and secrete it into the mouth.
2. To reduce the length of time the teeth are attacked by acid, Orbit sugarfree gum should be chewed as soon as possible after eating for at least 20 minutes.
3. Chewing Orbit sugarfree gum has been proven to stimulate the flow of saliva by up to 10 times, helping to neutralise the plaque acids that cause decay.
4. As a result of the stimulated saliva flow, sugarfree gum helps clear away the remains of food.
5. Chewing Orbit sugarfree gum has been shown to help reduce tooth decay by up to 40%.
6. The use of Orbit sugarfree gum has been associated with a reduction in the quantity and development of plaque.
7. Chewing Orbit sugarfree gum helps keep your breath fresh.
8. Orbit sugarfree chewing gum is a unique food because it is chewed for a prolonged period (usually around 20-30 minutes) without contributing significant calories.
9. Chewing Orbit sugarfree gum results in a rise in plaque pH (alkalinity) due to the stimulation of the flow of saliva. Saliva works to protect teeth and it has been shown that stimulated saliva (ie increased by chewing gum) has more of the protective agents - including calcium - which are good for teeth.
10. A rise in plaque pH (alkalinity) is equivalent to a drop in plaque acid - alkaline is opposite to acid. Chewing Orbit sugarfree gum after eating and drinking helps reduce the level of acid in the mouth.

• Chew Orbit sugarfree gum after every meal and snack when you cannot brush your teeth.
• Chew for at least 20 minutes
• Chew with your mouth closed
• Don’t chew if you are doing sport as you could choke
• Dispose of your chewing gum thoughtfully by wrapping it in a piece of paper and putting it in a bin

Of course, chewing Orbit sugarfree gum should never replace any aspect of the dental routine. But, if it is used after meals and snacks or whenever brushing is impractical, it can significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay.

For more information on this and many other dental topics, please visit betteroralhealth.info.