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A member asked:
Wanted to know if i can chew gum while i wear braces?
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Not smart: Constant chewing work-hardens wires so that they bend or break. It loosens braces or worse, partially loosens them so bacteria can get behind the braces and make cavities. Chewing gum lengthens your time in treatment, makes for more discomfort during treatment, requires longer and more frequent visits for repairs, and compromises the final treatment result.
Answered 12/20/2013
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