title: Chewing gum and dental health--a review.
abstract: Recent evidence of the actions of chewing gum on plaque pH needs to be assessed against the background of other evidence, including clinical data. 'Sugar-free' gums are non-cariogenic and potentially beneficial in reversing early caries, while the potential cariogenicity of sucrose-sweetened gums can be modified by additives or selected patterns of use.
authors.affiliation: School of Dental Surgery, University of Liverpool.
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Edgar
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Geddes
mesh_terms: D002638:Chewing Gum; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008297:Male; D013395:Sucrose / Q000009:adverse effects; D013549:Sweetening Agents
chemical_list: D002638:Chewing Gum; D013549:Sweetening Agents; D013395:Sucrose