Dental Expert Dr James Goolnik, founder of
Optimal Dental Health, London, explains how and why the secret to a healthy smile is, genuinely, on the tip of your tongue. Or can be, if you follow some simple advice from Dr Goolnilk.
He told That's Food and Drink: “Do you want one simple habit to get a healthier smile?
"Chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol, after meals, is scientifically proven to reduce cavities, neutralise harmful acids, and keep your breath fresh – and my go-to gum is Peppersmith Gum.
"Why xylitol? It’s a natural sugar alternative that bacteria simply can't digest, meaning it actively fights against tooth decay.
"It stops bacteria from sticking to your teeth, lowering plaque build-up and reducing the risk of cavities and bad breath. Xylitol also helps to neutralise acid and strengthen enamel. Every time you eat, acids from food and drinks attack your teeth.
"Chewing gum increases saliva flow, which helps wash away acid and protect your enamel. Finally, xylitol helps to freshen breath naturally; unlike sugary mints and gum that mask bad breath and contribute to cavities, xylitol gum reduces the bacteria that cause bad breath, giving you long-lasting freshness.”
James Goolnik BDS MSc, is a dentist who has a genuine and deep passion for nutrition. Previously President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he's now head judge of the Private Dentistry Awards and he lectures internationally on the mouth-body connection.
Twice voted ‘the most influential person in dentistry in the UK’, James is the Founder of Optimal Dental Health in London (www.optimaldentalhealth.co.uk), a member of The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and fully SMART certified.
Chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol after meals is scientifically proven to reduce cavities, neutralise harmful acids, and keep your breath minty fresh - and Peppersmith Gum is bursting with this tooth-loving hero.
With proper British mint from a relatively tiny farm in Hampshire, Peppersmith’s sugar free Peppermint Gum and Spearmint Gum taste totally mintylicious, whilst also proactively cleaning your mouth.
Only the finest mint makes the cut, and once harvested, it’s distilled into the very best, pure mint oil. Fresh! Xylitol, a plant-based, natural sugar alternative, works to keep this freshness by reducing the harmful bacteria that cause plaque build-up, tooth decay and bad breath.
Like the rest of the Peppersmith range (yes, there’s more), Peppersmith chewing gum is approved by the Oral Health Foundation and recommended by a growing bank of dentists and dental health professionals across the country.
Not a fan of gum? Try Peppersmith’s award-winning Peppermint Mints or for extra punch, their Extra Strong Mints with explosive eucalyptus. There’s also deliciously zingy Lemon Mints and berry-tastic Strawberry Pastilles, both a huge hit with big and little kids alike.
Plus the Peppermint Mints and both flavours of Gum now come in Mighty Pouches – for freshness to the max, or sharing, and if you can’t decide which flavour to pick, there’s a totally tantalising mixed taster box bursting with all of them. The perfect way to taste what all the fuss is about.
And, of course, absolutely all Peppersmith products are sugar free, gluten free, vegan friendly, free from palm oil and nut free – and because they contain plant-based sweetener xylitol, they represent a healthier choice for your teeth, gums and smile.
Peppersmith Mints, Gum and Pastilles cost from £1.35 (15g gum, Ocado) and are available from health shops and supermarkets nationwide, including Holland & Barrett, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and now Starbucks and all WHSmith’s Travel Outlets.
The all-new Mighty Pouches of gum and mints cost from £3 (50g Ocado), and the
mixed taster boxes cost £17.99 and are available from Peppersmith direct, via www.peppersmith.co.uk.
