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Is Chewing Gum Bad for You? Here's What Dentists Say

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Dentist-approved habit or hidden culprit?Lyalya Go/Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysFrequent chewing may cause jaw issues like fatigue and TMJ aggravation, and some ingredients can lead to digestive problems or potentially release microplastics.Chewing sugar-free gum, especially after meals, stimulates saliva production, which helps wash away food particles and neutralize decay-causing acids. While sugar-free gum with xylitol can be a helpful addition t…

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Real Simple broke the news in on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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