RUBBER CANDY FOR THE PREVENTION & REDUCTION OF TOOTH PLAC

 Name: Pusvana Aswitri 

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RUBBER CANDY FOR THE PREVENTION & REDUCTION OF TOOTH PLAC

Candy has been known as a food that can damage teeth. However, did you know that chewing candy, especially sugar-free gum, is beneficial for maintaining healthy teeth and preventing cavities
In this modern era, more than 50% of the ingredients for chewing gum are added with sugar substitutes such as polyol sweeteners (for example xylitol), artificial sweeteners (aspartame) or a combination of both. Chewing is a process of breaking down food particles and mixing food with saliva according to research that tests candy Rubber with polyol sweeteners, especially gum containing kylitol alone or in combination with other dental protection ingredients can help improve dental and oral health. 
The effect of chewing gum in maintaining dental and oral hygiene is through a "self-cleansing" mechanism, namely cleaning the oral cavity with the help of saliva in the process of reducing plaque on the teeth.
Lotte Xylitol is a gum brand from Japan, which has the advantage of being sugar-free and is produced by PT. Indonesian lottery

Benefits of chewing gum for teeth?
1. Prevent cavities
When you chew gum, the production of saliva (saliva) will increase. Increased production of saliva in the mouth helps clean food residue that is still attached to the teeth. Saliva is also useful for neutralizing acids produced by oral bacteria. If left alone, these acidic substances can eventually cause damage to teeth, one of which is cavities.
2. Prevent tooth erosion
Tooth erosion is a condition when the enamel / tooth enamel is eroded by acids produced by oral bacteria. These conditions can make teeth more sensitive.

As previously mentioned, chewing gum can increase the production of saliva in the mouth. Saliva contains a number of beneficial minerals that are good for teeth.
How to choose the right gum for teeth
1. Sugar-free gum
In choosing gum, make sure you don't buy products that contain sugar. Sugar will later be converted by oral bacteria into acid which is the cause of cavities. To get the benefits of chewing gum for your teeth, you can choose products that are free of sugar. Sugarless gum can help reduce tooth-damaging acids in the mouth.
2. Chewing gum with xylitol
As an alternative, you can also choose gum containing xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sweetener, a sugar substitute that has antibacterial properties.
Xylitol cannot be broken down as easily as regular sugar because it is basically a natural sweetener that is a plant extract.

Chewing gum with xylitol also helps maintain a neutral pH (acidity level) in the mouth. That way, consumption will not form acid in the mouth.

Chewing gum doesn't completely protect your teeth.
Chewing gum does have potential benefits. However, that doesn't mean you can consume gum excessively.

You shouldn't neglect regular dental care either. Some simple steps you can take to maintain healthy teeth are as follows.
1. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, in the morning after eating and at night before going to bed.
Use toothpaste that contains fluoride.
2. Brushing the tongue regularly.
Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and a brush head that fits into the oral cavity.
Flossing or cleaning dirt between the teeth using dental floss.
3. Reducing the consumption of sweet foods because they will become food for oral bacteria.
Carry out regular dental check-ups, at least once every six months to monitor dental health.

Conclusion
Chewing gum for teeth has potential benefits, as long as the products consumed do not use sugar or contain xylitol. Even so, you still need to carry out basic dental care such as brushing your teeth, flossing, and regular check-ups with the dentist so that your dental health is maintained.