Chewing food well strengthens the gums

The ProDente initiative emphasized the importance of good chewing of food, as it helps to digest food better on the one hand, and it also maintains the health of the gums by supplying them with good blood on the other hand.

The German Initiative for Dental Health added that good chewing of food also protects teeth from decay , as it works to remove the layer of plaque, and it also helps increase the secretion of saliva, which protects against acids that attack the teeth. Saliva is also rich in minerals that maintain the strength of tooth enamel. ‫

In addition, food tastes better through good chewing, as saliva surrounds our taste buds, so we can enjoy the taste and smell of food better.

Regarding how to chew food well, the initiative explained that food should be chewed up to 30 times, noting that it is better to eat solid foods such as raw vegetables or whole grain bread to benefit from the benefits of food.