Gum could possibly be just as effective as flossing, even though they each target different areas of the mouth. Chewing gum does not remove bacteria from the same places of the dentition as does brushing or flossing.
Dictionary.com defines a passive restraint as âa safety device, as an air bag or special seat belt, that is activated automatically to protect an automobile passenger at the moment of impact when a collision occurs.â Passive restraints are not limited to vehicular safety.
Unfortunately, any defensive driving discount is likely to be small relative to the final cost of a DUI or reckless driving charge. Few insurers' defensive driving discounts amount to more than 5 or 10 percent of the total cost of the policies that they issue.