There have been a lot of misconceptions, suggestions and even songs about gum consumption in recent decades, but few people know how long it is advised to keep a piece of gum responsible for the freshness of our breath.
Just as it is recommended to eat most things that are considered particularly good or healthy in moderation, so is chewing gum, which should not be chewed for long hours, in addition to the fact that after a while the taste disappears and the texture often becomes rubbery, can also harm our health.
It is also not recommended to swallow it, so it is not recommended to chew it for a long time, because while swallowing it can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea,
Prolonged chewing can damage our tooth enamel and our joints. According to experts, it should be kept in the mouth for a maximum of 15 minutes.
Although sugar-free chewing can reduce the risk of tooth decay and strengthen the muscles around the face, chewing for a long time can lead to some dislocations.
The gums produce saliva that removes remaining food particles and also removes the acids in the mouth that may later lead to tooth decay, so by chewing we can reduce acidity and thus the possibility of tooth decay. However, if you chew gum for a long time, it can all backfire. For example, if we chew gum for a few hours, the enamel, that is, the soft layer around the teeth, begins to erode, and without enamel, the teeth become sensitive and more susceptible to decay.
In addition, chewing gum can damage the temporomandibular joints — the two joints that connect the lower jaw to the skull. These joints control chewing, speaking, yawning, and swallowing, all of which require excessive force when chewing.
Chewing gum by itself may not cause a jaw problem, but it can make the problem worse in affected patients. These patients are advised not to chew gum
– quotes daily Mail Article by Dr. Khaled Kassem, head of orthodontics.
His words were confirmed by before Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Also his 2014 study, according to which prolonged chewing increases the likelihood of developing dislocations. Symptoms include pain in the jaw, shoulder, neck, or face, jaw stiffness, difficulty opening or closing the mouth, jaw popping or clicking, headache, earache, toothache, and tinnitus.
In addition to neurological disorders and the central nervous system A review published in the journal also notes that regular chewing gum can trigger headaches in people who are prone to it. Chewing gum can also worsen other musculoskeletal conditions, so people with certain conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis should avoid chewing gum.
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