Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you explain if it's possible to have allergies to gum?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: It is impossible to become allergic to almost anything although some agents are more allergenic than others. The gum itself probably has very low allergic potential but the ingredients added for flavor and appearance may produce an allergic response. The answer is yes, it is possible but the likelihood of allergy is very low.
Answered 10/21/2015
2.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm worried because my friend who is 17 has chewing gum allergies, her eyes go red & hurt after she has it. Any good medication, what do you suggest?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a lipstick allergy make your gums itch and your teeth hurt?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have seen numerous specialists and had lots and lots of tests, and none could find the cause of my bleeding gums (not a hygiene problem). Could an allergy to food dyes cause bleeding gums?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I seem to have a bit of pain on my tongue and and gums when I eat yellow mustard? Is it the spiciness or an allergy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What causes salviary glands on roof of mouth and gums to swell up? I get this with other allergies, can it be allergy induced?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Could I have allergies to gum?
Do purple gums come from allergy?
Sis went to doc for lymphnode below ear. Doc says to watch for 2 weeks. Sister has had gum infection recently but nothing else besides bad allergies. Shes 21. Node has been around almost 2 years but only recently enlarged then shrunk. Is it urgent?
Do sweet gum and hackberry trees have pollen? My allergy test tested positive with a 3 . Rated on 0-6 scale
Why do my gums itch and i sneeze a lot after a strenuous workout; as in 30 times in the 5 minute drive home. I don't have seasonal allergies.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
