ps i'm 18.
2006-10-29 09:04:40 · 6 answers · asked by mervelash 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Eventually, it may cause teeth erosion.
But the plus is good digestion.
Good for nerves, too.
Hey, it's better than smoking!
2006-10-29 09:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sugar in your gum will eventually eat away the enamel on your teeth, as it would be like having a candy in your mouth constantly all day. But- if it's sugar free then you shouldn't have to worry anymore about tooth decay than you would if you were eating most of the day (which still leaves you with some worry- so brush those chompers three times a day!!).
However, it WILL cause TMJ, or lock-jaw, which doesn't feel very good. =( Also, it will cause advanced erosion of the cartilage (cushioning) in the joints of your jaw over the years. The human jaw wasn't made to withstand 70 years of chewing all day long. =)
2006-10-29 09:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the white power on gum is sugar not the greatest for teeth but other than that do it. Better than smoking or chewing tobacco.
2006-10-29 09:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be wise to make it sugar-free gum.
2006-10-29 09:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cavities unless its sugar free, if it is sugar free the artificial sweeteners have been rumored to cause some types of cancer.
2006-10-29 09:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by AO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can wear the catilage out in your jaw and then you will look funnny
2006-10-29 09:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by R & B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋