Osteoporosis is a bone condition characterized by decreased bone mass and the subsequent deterioration of bone tissue. Often called the silent disease, this progressive condition causes bones to become more porous, thin and brittle, thus more susceptible to fracture.en, women and in rare cases even children can develop osteoporosis; however, the condition is most prevalent in older adults. An estimated 44% of Americans over age 50 â some 44 million people â have been diagnosed with the condition or identified at increased risk for osteoporosis due to low bone mass.
Baking soda is very abrasive and definitely has the ability to erode your gum line (gum recession) as does brushing too hard in general, even without baking soda. I asked my own periodontist about this and he said he could definitely see how baking soda could cause gum erosion due to its abrasive property.
It contains buffering agents that help neutralize the acid that causes cavities. Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva, which helps to neutralize acids after only 20 minutes of chewing. Yes. It is widely accepted that chewing sugar-free gums is beneficial to oral hygiene. Additionally, the ingredients in sugar-free gum are not fermentable by oral bacteria, an important factor in the development of cavities. Saliva is your body's natural defense against tooth decay.