
Aspartame in chewing gum: Dental experts weigh in on the sweetener’s safety for teeth and gums
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After the WHO's recent claim that aspartame potentially could cause cancer, dentists shared their take with Fox News Digital on the artificial sweetener's impact on teeth and gum health.
However, chewing gum that contains sugar can lead to cavities, potentially. Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
"Chewing sugar-free gum may, when added to a regular home oral care routine of twice-daily brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and daily cleaning between teeth, contribute to reducing caries (cavities) risk," the ADA states.
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