2006-06-18 06:47:59 · 10 answers · asked by coppecoppiloppioppa 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Not to mention the obvious "cavities", certain problems with your jaw—TMJ (tempromandibular joint disorder) ——can be caused by excessive gum chewing. This can include joint pain, headaches, joint sounds, difficulty with fully opening the mouth. If you know that you grind your teeth at night, you might want to cool it on excessive daytime chewing.
2006-06-18 12:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by kansask 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would recommend sugar free. Regular (sugar containing) gum can definitely lead to cavities. Also, as the person stated above, your TMJ may be affected. If you've never had symptoms I wouldn't worry about it. If you had or do have any problems with your jaw I would definitely stay away from gum.
2006-06-18 20:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by bjk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the health prblems you might have is cavities, or sore teeth and jaw, depends on how much you chew gum.
2006-06-18 13:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by woman_luvshorses 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you chew gum a lot, it could eventually cause tendonitis in the jaw...
2006-06-19 00:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by laida_s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always that chance of getting cavities, and if you chew it long enough your jaw will fall out! just kidding about the last one!
2006-06-18 15:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read about slightly increased chances of throat cancer; but, don't know how substantiated that is. Otherwise, I don't think there should be much harm, except for that it contains artificial colors and flavors.
2006-06-18 13:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by Ketan P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none have been recorded in fact it streneghtens jaw muscles for chewing and does not grind down your teeth
2006-06-18 13:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by playtoofast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any serious defects, you just swallow a lot of air.
2006-06-18 13:51:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing is it can make your jaw stronger or weaker!!!
2006-06-18 13:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by deathnight126 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gum is nasty
2006-06-18 13:51:59 · answer #10 · answered by A Dizzle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋