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Can you tell me docs, is chewing 'chewing gum' bad for health?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Yes and no: A lot of sugar in gum will cause cavities. Gum with abrasives as whiteners will erode enamel the white of your teeth A lot of constant chewing may worsen or flare up TMJ Increased bloating if you swallow a lot of air. However there are no real dangerous health issues with gum chewing

Answered 5/14/2014

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