Chewing gum π¬ : good or bad for oral hygiene?
Let's get nerdy about chewing gum π¬Β . So thereβs definitely an argument to be made that chewing gum can get rid of plaque on your teeth π¦· which is...
Let's get nerdy about chewing gum π¬Β . So thereβs definitely an argument to be made that chewing gum can get rid of plaque on your teeth π¦· which is...
Let's get nerdy about chewing gum π¬Β
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So thereβs definitely an argument to be made that chewing gum can get rid of plaque on your teeth π¦· which is cool for dental hygiene. BUT:
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SUGAR π: Most chewing gum contains sugar so even if you remove existing plaque, you are essentially bathing your teeth in sugar which is going to lead to even more plaque later π¦
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ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS π : donβt get me started on artificial sweeteners which are mostly just weird franken(stein)food π§ββοΈ
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BLOATINGΒ π€°: In Ayurveda, chewing gum is not recommended because it disturbs digestions. Excess chewing creates excess saliva, which sends a message to your stomach that youβre eating something. Enzymes and acids that digest food are released, except no food ever arrives π’ Enter: a bloated stomach
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So what to do? π€·ββοΈ
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If youβre chewing gum to freshen your breath. Try: tongue cleaning (obvs π), drinking water with fresh mint after a mealπΏ, then chew on and eat the mint leaves. Holding a cucumber slice π₯ between your tongue and the roof of the mouth for about 90 seconds will also get rid of some of the door-causing bacteria on your tongue.
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And if youβre chewing gum just to keep your mouth busy (totally get it): then tea is a better friend, my friend π΅
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Gum rant finished. Over and out.βοΈ
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