Texas-based Dentist, Dr. Ellie Phillips, Shares Insightful Tips for Enjoying Gum Without Damaging Teeth Dr. Ellie Phillips is a well-seasoned dentist with over four decades of experience. Recently, she took to TikTok to share tips on how to chew gum in a healthy way. She advises people to ditch sorbitol and opt for 100 per cent xylitol gum. Xylitol gum’s hygroscopic property stimulates the production of saliva, which has the ability to mineralize teeth and heal gums. The process of mineralizing teeth, also known as repairing enamel, can be assisted by using fluoride mouthwashes and toothpastes. Dr. Ellie goes on to detail the ideal duration of chewing 100 per cent xylitol gum. Over time, saliva changes, and it is recommended to chew the gum for a period of 15 minutes; then discard it appropriately. Her TikTok video has received over 13,000 views, with followers praising her for the valuable insights. One follower noted a difference in their tooth color and vowed to look out for glycerin in future purchases. Another expressed their gratitude, confident in knowing how long to chew xylitol gum. Beyond gum-related content, Dr. Ellie’s TikTok page is an abundant source of helpful videos, covering topics like tooth sensitivity and plaque build-up. Additionally, Dr. Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist and co-founder of Impress in Barcelona, has also acclaims xylitol gum as the best choice, as he shares its preventive properties against cavities according to the Journal of Natural Science.
Keep Your Smile Healthy: Dentist Reveals How GUM can Damage Your Teeth
