2007-03-16 23:35:19 · 5 answers · asked by Dova 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Actually it depends on how long you chew. It stimulates the production of saliva and increases salivary flow. Saliva is a natural buffering agent which washes the teeth and neutralizes some of the acid produced by bacteria. Although chewing gum containing sugar can cause cavities the increased production of saliva can rinse some of the sugar residues away.
Chewing gum can cause bodily harm. Especially when you're chewing like a donkey next to some highly annoyed person.
If you gonna chew, please do so with your mouth closed!
2007-03-16 23:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by numchuckchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually chewing gum is good for your teeth!!..and I heard that cinnimon gum is good for your gums..I'm not 100% sure..
get a sugar free gum..it's better, that way u don't have to deal with the sugar contents of it
2007-03-17 10:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by lil bit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plain & simple if you chew sugar free gum, especially after a meal, it will neutralise acid attacks on your teeth which reduces the occurance of erosion on the dentition. If you do it constantly all day everyday you may well wear down your teeth. Moderation is the key!
2007-03-17 09:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by victali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has sugar in it.Get a sugar free gum.
2007-03-17 09:22:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes - all the sugar eats away at yor teeth and gums...:P
2007-03-17 06:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by Eskimo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋