which is vital for plaque-free teeth. In fact a 2015 study found that chewing some forms of gum is as good as flossing at removing bacteria from hard-to-reach spots. The petrol station snack has ...

Regular brushing and flossing usually removes plaque, but any plaque left behind can harden, and turn into tartar. When tartar builds up and spreads below the gumline, that's when gum disease can ...