ORLPATH OWN: It has been suggested that the chewing gum would tend to prevent dentalcaries by its chemical cleansing action. But most chewing gums contain aconsiderable amount of carbohydrate and this might actually increase cariessusceptibility

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It has been suggested that the chewing gum would tend to prevent dentalcaries by its chemical cleansing action. But most chewing gums contain aconsiderable amount of carbohydrate and this might actually increase cariessusceptibility

DANA ISABELLE PILAPIL · Accepted Answer

The first part of the statement is FALSE, the second part is TRUE.

ORLPATH OWN

It has been suggested that the chewing gum would tend to prevent dentalcaries by its chemical cleansing action. But most chewing gums contain aconsiderable amount of carbohydrate and this might actually increase cariessusceptibility

The first part of the statement is FALSE, the second part is TRUE.

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