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WHY DO DENTISTS RECOMMEND CHEWING EXTRA AFTER EATING AND DRINKING? Chewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after drinking or eating stimulates the production of saliva, which acts as our body's own natural tooth protection. It works in 3 ways: Restores the pH balance in your mouth, neutralising plaque acids.

FRESHEN UP, FLAVOUR UP.

Chewing too much gum could cause problems such as jaw pain, headaches, diarrhea, and tooth decay. Chewing sugar-free gum can cause digestive symptoms in people with IBS.

Constant chewing of anything, including gum, can lead to sore jaw muscles, headaches, and even TMJ disorder. Chewing gum overworks the temporomandibular joint, causing joint pain, soreness, discomfort, and even chronic headaches. Too much chewing can lead to TMJ disorder.

The name "5" hints at the five human senses (with the ad slogan "Stimulate Your Senses" and "How It Feels To Chew Five Gum") and that it has 5 calories.

No. Chewing gum does not contain the type of "alcohol" contained in wine, beer, and spirits. Many chewing gums, however, do contain bulk sweeteners known as polyols – or 'sugar alcohols'. Although these substances share the same chemical name, their characteristics and properties are quite different.

No, not completely. Sugar-free gum has plenty of oral health benefits, but gum alone won't aid in burning calories - sorry to burst your bubble! Though this trend is controversial, some studies suggest that chewing gum may offer a few weight loss benefits as part of a healthy diet and regular exercise.

To date, the only chewing gums with the ADA Seal are sugar-free. They are sweetened by non-cavity-causing sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol, xylitol, or mannitol. Chewing sugar-free gum has been shown to increase the flow of saliva, thereby reducing plaque acid, strengthening the teeth and reducing tooth decay.

Fifteen minutes is the maximum time you should chew your gum. Any time over that could result in jaw muscle exhaustion. Continued excessive gum chewing may even create problems with your jawbone health, known as .