Is it bad to chew too much gum?

Question

well i am a gumaholic . you see , i chew gum when i wake up (after i brush my teeth of course) and chew until the flavor is gone , then i pop another one until i have breakfeast ( i chew on 1 side always , i keep my gum on the other side of my mouth) and i do that for the whole day (i even chew until i fall asleep so i dont know if i chew while i sleep or if it just stays on the corner of my mouth) and usually in one day i finish about 1-2 packs well its all sugar free and im pretty good at not swalloing my gum ...well anyways im just wondering if its bad for my teeth ...it doesnt really hurt my jaws or anything but yeaaaa....im wondering . well the gums i chew from most frequently chewed to least trident,stride,5,orbit,dentyne ice. well ...i need an answer quick ...and is this gum habit the reason for my bad crooked teeth ? ? ? any answers accepted as long as they are usefull!!! thankz ya'll!!

Answer 1

um no it isnt. chewing gum is actually good for your teeth

it produces a LOT of saliva and saliva is healthy for your teeth

but beware. if you chew a lot, your basically working out your jaw which can make it buff (depends if you chew it a lot)

example:i chew a lot of gum so my right cheek is bigger and rounder than the other.

Answer 2

yes its bad! you're over working your jaw and even though its sugar less gum you still can get cavities. it can mess up your bite if you use one side more than the other cause you train your mouth/jaw to be that way.

Answer 3

ive heard that if u chew to much gum the chemicals can upset ur tummy and can cause severe diarroea.

Answer 4

When you're chewing gum your stomach thinks you're eating food and gets ready for receiving it.  But then when no food appears your stomach has all this acid waiting for food .if the gum your chewing contains sorbitol, it will make your stomache bloated and stick out.If you want to stop a craving, try the peppermint candies. Very low in calories, and will stop hunger in no time. Works for me.

Answer 5

What does that cost you a month, did you ever figure that out? There might be some chemicals in the gum that are not good in that amount.

Answer 6

I don't think it is bad... You lose 11 calories and hour by chewing gum!!! So it might be good for you! LOL... It might not be really great for your jaw, but you said it didn't bother you at all so I think you're  fine!, just to be safe i would ask your dentist next time you go! I don't think it is a problem though... You remind me of Violet Boaguard or whatever her name is from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! : ) LOL

Answer 7

Yes, it's bad. I chew gum all the time too. The main problem, I'd say, is that gum contains sucralose, a compound known to cause cancer. I actually know somebody who got tongue cancer from chewing too much sugarfree gum. That's why I'm trying to stop.

Answer 8

Chewing gum is good for you!  It helps keep cavities away, and keeps your breath smelling fresh.  It also keeps your jaw toned and in good shape.  I don't think it's a good idea to fall asleep with gum in your mouth though.  You could swallow it and choke while you're sleeping.  Chew all the gum you want while you're awake!