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Chewing sugar-free gum stimulates saliva, a natural defender against tooth decay.
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Imagine living in a remote Thai village where toothpaste came in tins, floss was a luxury, and dentists were a day away. That’s where I found myself as a young doctor. With limited supplies, I had to get creative to protect my teeth. Here’s how I kept my smile healthy.
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Modern-day chewing gum
Modern-day chewing gum was invented by Thomas Adams Sr., who got a supply of chicle. They first tried to vulcanize the chicle into some useful industrial substance but found a better idea of boiling and hand-rolling it into pieces of chewing gum.
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