Chewing gum can get pretty addictive, like cigarettes, you have to have at least a pack a day.
But is chewing gum good or bad for your health?
According to website: rigbyadvanceddental.com chewing gum can be beneficial as well as damaging to your health.
PROS:
- Relieve heartburn. Gum is a good way to cool that burn. All that extra saliva produced from chewing can balance out stomach acid.
- Alleviate bad breath: Having extra saliva can help to reduce the number of bacteria. Since bacteria can cause bad breath.
- Weight loss: Chewing gum reduces appetite, cravings and snacking.
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CONS:
- Excessive chewing can contribute to rotting teeth, excess wear on the teeth and some people have complained that it does cause bloatiness and gas.
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