Hewlett Family Dental Blog

GUM ISN’T ALL ABOUT  freshening your breath. While it definitely helps after that garlic pasta you had for lunch, did you know chewing sugarless gum can also prevent cavities and improve your oral health? Chewing Gum Increases Saliva Flow and Prevents Cavities According to the American Dental Association, studies show that chewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after a meal can prevent tooth decay. The act of chewing increases saliva flow in your mouth. The saliva then washes away food and neutralizes acids, cleaning and protecting your teeth from cavity-causing bacteria. You’ll want to make sure your gum is sugar-free  While gum that contains sugar also increases saliva flow, the sugar actually feeds the bacteria in your mouth, putting you at greater risk of decay. We definitely don’t want that! Quick tip:  Sugarless gum sweetened with xylitol even reduces the amount of bacteria that stick to your teeth! Chewing Gum Helps Strengthen Tooth Enamel Saliva contai

HAPPY NATIONAL DENTIST'S DAY!! March 6th is National Dentist’s Day. This unusual holiday was established to demonstrate our gratitude and say thank you to dentists everywhere.  While the majority of adults would rather do just about anything else other than going to the dentist, without those appointments, we would all have terrible oral hygiene!  That’s why we’ve created a handy list of the best ways to show you care about your dentist on National Dentist’s Day. Impress your dentist on your next visit, and show them that you’ve improved your dental care regimen by brushing and flossing twice a day, every day.  Make sure you’ve got the correct toothbrush and brush your teeth for a full two minutes each and every time. Smile more.  Show off those pearly whites and great dental work.  And hey, it’s even good for your health!  Did you know that smiling helps to strengthen your immune system? That’s because smiling helps your body produce white blood cells that fight