It's possible. But chewing gum can also have a positive effect. Intrigued?...
Chewing gum with sugar is undoubtedly a danger to dental health. This intake of sugar, especially when not associated with food, is a valuable source of energy for the bacteria present in the mouth that cause Tooth decay. With the aid of this “fuel”, these bacteria form acids that cause the corrosion of tooth enamel, thus initiating tooth destruction.
Concomitantly, chewing gum, whether sugar-free or not, especially for a prolonged period, can have detrimental effects on existing dental restorations. These restorations may adhere to the gum and detach from the teeth, or they could break or chip. The elastic, somewhat rubbery consistency of the gum can cause abnormal movements of the chewing muscles and jawbones, potentially leading to tooth fractures and even pain or injury to the temporomandibular joints and chewing muscles.
On the other hand, sugar-free chewing gum can contribute to a Fresher, more pleasant breath and healthier teeth and gums, especially if we chew them after a meal where, for some reason, we were unable to carry out our oral hygiene.
Chewing gum can help clean your teeth and remove any food debris that may be stuck to them, while also stimulating saliva production, which has a protective effect on our oral health. However, it is important not to chew gum for too long, due to the risk of negative effects that I mentioned above. My advice is to only chew it for about 5 minutes or a maximum of 10 minutes; this is more than enough to benefit from its positive effects.
