Chewing Gum: Is Gum chewing good or bad?

[ferdousx]

I have questions about chewing gum. Some people says it is good for teeth while some others saying the exact opposite. I am not sure whether there are some medical guys here or not, but what you think about it? And one more thing, whether you like chewing gum or not?
I like chewing gum

[shellerz]

I can’t imagine it is that good for teeth as it contains a lot of sugar 9unless you get sugar free gum of course). What I would say is that regardless of the health risk is that it is very antisocial and makes an awful mess of our pavements here in the UK. Many local councils have to spend thousands of tax payers pounds every year cleaning it up.

[Jandermile]

I wouldn't say its bad, its probably not too good for your teeth but it is a very good way to get away from eating foods. Have a pack of gum and skip lunch .

[vishrut]

I am not exactly a *medical guy* here but I don't think chewing gum is good for our teeth, maybe because it contains a lot of sugar and other chemicals. I am not sure if chewing gums can help us in any way, but I think it adversely affects our teeth.

On the other hand, chewing gum does produces waste on pavements, and is very difficult to clean. When I was in school, I saw chewing gum under every desk, which made it look very dirty

[Ken]

Generally, if you're chewing sugarless gum it can [very slightly] help your teeth (although I really don't know what other chemicals could be in there). Any gum with sugar, though, has the opposite effect.

[Bigpixy]

Just chew sugar free gum and your teeth will be fine. I chew gum on a daily basis. Can't have foul breath when sitting next to a hot chick at school, but the thing that I hate about gum, well not gum itself, but it's affects. Chewing that thing all day gives me a really big headache some times when I come home after school.

[William]

I guess it depends on how you look at it. Anything can be bad, or good within proportion. Have you asked a physician yet ?

[nack_blue]

Here i would like to share knowledge which i have about Chewing gim.Chewing gum is actually good for your teeth. It cleans the teeth a little and it stimulates the flow of saliva which helps fight tooth decay.It's really do nice stuff for mouth and teeth.

[winny]

This might sound funny, but believe you me chewing gum is good for the teeth. I'm saying this from experience. I used to have tooth ache, but when I formed the habit of chewing gum, the ache disappeared. It washes the teeth, gives you A wonderful breath and keeps you away from eating too much. I love chewing gum, but it will be beautiful if we dispose of it properly, i mean "PROPERLY".

[Gilbert]

I actually think it can cause some stomach problems. It makes the brain think that food is being eaten and so it signals to the stomach to start producing enzymes as well as hydrochloric acid. Sometimes with continuous use this can cause ulcers.

[daydreamer]

Chewing gum is good for teeth and gums. But the gum should be properly made sugar-free and should not contain harmful chemicals. It gives exercise to gums so they become stronger.

[PUURO]

Chewing gum is good for the teeth. here is why:
When we chew, this makes the mouth produce saliva. Saliva helps to clean the teeth and remove debris from food. It also helps teeth remineralization process . This helps to replace minerals that were lost in the tooth so tooth decay will not occur. Chewing gum makes the act of chewing constant. This way even more saliva is produced than through normal eating making the cleaning and remineralization process even more effective.
By the way, chewing gum usually contains sugar which is bad for our teeth, its better if we choosing sugar-free one

[Sid]

I dont believe in the negatives of chewing gum. On the other side, I think chewing gum is good, not for our health but for our teeth atleast. They ensure the 'fitness' of the tooth according to me. Chewing gum is like an exercise for our teeth. The not only do that but chewing gums based on mint flavor can also remove bad odor. Now that clearly says it all. Chewing gum is good for us.

[penelope]

Chewing gum is not totally bad. Sometimes when we don't like to eat candy we may chew a gum. I think how it is dispose is also a thing to be considered when thrown anywhere or not in the proper place it starts to become inappropriate because it's hard to remove when it sticks to the floor or anywhere.

[bodil4o]

I like chewing gum!
It is really a nice thing!
The candies leave bad breath and sometimes you have to drink lots of water after them!
So I prefer to chew gum
The bad thing is that people trhow them away anywhere!

[Zorai]

Originally Posted by ferdousx

I have questions about chewing gum. Some people says it is good for teeth while some others saying the exact opposite. I am not sure whether there are some medical guys here or not, but what you think about it? And one more thing, whether you like chewing gum or not?
I like chewing gum

hi,
no, there is nothing good about it. its chemical gum base, loaded with either artificial flavors, colors, or sugar. Bad for your teeth, and fools the stomach into thinking its getting food, so it produces enzymes to digest the percieved food, when it doesnt get the food, the acid sits in your stomach, and can cause erosion and ulcers.

[world learner]

chewing gum can help tighten your facial muscles and remove double chin and sagging skin under the neck. It also ofcourse helps prevent bad breath but I will recommended sugar-free gums because the sugar-coated gums will just spoil your teeth in the long run.

Zora is right. chewing gum is not good for health. if you are addicted always buy sugar-free type.