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A member asked:
Can i chew gum with braces and if yes, what types?
14 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: You are going to break the braces or get the gun stuck in them. Take care of your teeth. Braces are a big investment appreciate this and take care of those teeth
Answered 7/3/2016
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Gum and Braces?: I would always defer to your treating orthodontists. However, I do not personally recommend my patients to chew gum. It gets stuck in the brackets and can cause the brackets to break. Sorry, but I know that is NOT the answer you wanted.
Answered 11/27/2017
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No: Gum and braces just don't function well together and your treatment will progress better if you refrain from using it.
Answered 6/11/2017
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