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The chewing gum has several benefits, including increased saliva production, which is a vital and beneficial component for oral health, as the flow of saliva helps to get rid of sugars and food particles, and this prevents harmful bacteria from multiplying in the mouth, thus, protecting teeth from decay.
The gum must be chewed in moderation, and without excess, so that it does not lead to several health damages that sometimes require treatment, according to what was published by “Sky News Arabia”.
According to the recommendations of the “Cleveland Clinic” website, the placement of gum warns of a number of risks, including:
– The emergence of a disorder in the temporomandibular joint as a result of the repeated chewing process.
A person is accustomed to doing chewing in order to break up food in the mouth and then swallow it after that, but the gum is chewed repeatedly, for a period that may be long at times.
Headache due to excessive jaw movement.
– Fractures in the teeth.
Chewing gum should be done for no more than 15 minutes per day.
– People with a disorder of the temporomandibular joint should think carefully before embarking on chewing gum.
A- The gum contains an important percentage of sugar, which makes it a cause of caries.
Decay occurs because bacteria convert the sugar in the mouth into acids, and the latter erode the “enamel” layer on top of the teeth.