I chew a piece of trident pretty much everyday for like 3 hours... is that in any way bad for me?
2006-12-10 10:21:44 · 11 answers · asked by Sweetie 4 in Health ➔ Dental
unless you have tooth decay-not really- all the fake sugar in it isn't that healthy though but a small amount like that should be fine- GOOD NEWS-YOU'RE GONNA LIVE...
2006-12-10 10:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't remember whether Trident is sugar free, but that's the only kind (sugar free) I chew, and that's what I recommend for you. And I'm not clear whether you chew the same piece for three hours or several pieces over a three hour time period. If the former is correct, then you have nothing to worry about at all. If the latter is correct, then I DEFINITELY would switch to a sugar free brand, that is, unless you particularly like going to a dentist to get fillings and root canals. I find chewing gum is better keeping me awake when driving than even my very strong Italian Roast espresso coffee or cokes. Just minimize the sugar and all else is fine. God Bless you.
2006-12-10 10:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing gum can help cause cavities in the teeth because of the sugar. A little gum chewing cannot be bad ...but when some people chew or "pop" gum, they chew with their jaw crooked and that can lead to TMJ in the jaw area. TMJ is not easily corrected and can lead to pain when talking or eating.
2006-12-10 10:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you chew gum with Xylitol (I think Ice Breakers has it), then chewing gum is actually GOOD for you. My dentist recommends that I chew gum for this reason, but I'm not a gum chewer. :-)
Choose gum w/o sugar, be sure to brush and floss normally, and as long as your jaw doesn't ache... I don't see anything harmful about it.
2006-12-10 10:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't that bad for your teeth,as long as you brush afterwards.If you are really concerned about your teeth,chew dentine or sugar free gum.
2006-12-10 10:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by Neopets_Fanatic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh dear i wish i can remember but i heard that chewing too much gum which u r doin, is bad for u coz u keep swallowing some substance that gum has and that is not good for u.
2006-12-10 10:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by hondachick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It gives some people (like me) headaches, and of course if you don't brush your teeth it could possibly lead to dental problems just as any other food can, but on the whole I don't think it's a serious health issue.
2006-12-10 10:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i am a doctor, if You eat too much gum in too little time then your liver and your pancrease will start to get infected. and pretty soon (14-18 months) you will feel drowsy and start to fall down to the ground. so dont eat too much gum, any kind!
2006-12-10 10:26:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well if you have mercury in your teeth yes it is bad for you. The gum stirs up the mercury in your teeth and can cause problems medically for you in your future. If you have popping in your jaw (TMJ) that will not help you any either.
2006-12-10 10:23:45 · answer #9 · answered by MOM OF ONE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sugar free gum is good for you as it helps to get rid of plaque
2006-12-10 10:29:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋