Dear Doctor: My dentist recommends chewing gum to help clean my teeth, but what about the chemicals?

ANSWER: Your best bet to clean your teeth after meals is brushing and flossing your teeth. But if you can’t do this, ...

Dear Doctor: My dentist recommends chewing gum after meals to help clean teeth. Is this wise?

My dentist recommends chewing gum after each meal to help clean my teeth. Most gum contains aspartame, xylitol and other chemicals. Do you think this is a good idea? -- J.S. ANSWER: But if you can’t ...