Is constantly chewing gum (like multiple times a day) bad for your teeth?
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First off, I agree with the other answers with regards to cleaning and if the gum is sugarless like Trident there are studies that prove it actually helps prevent tooth decay after meals if you can not brush. However, the bigger concern is your TMJ (jaw joint), the constant chewing of gum can do damage to your joint. It may cause undue stress to this joint and cause pain and tenderness down the road.
Actually they say if you chew the gum past the good taste for longer lengths at a time is cleaning debris from your teeth!
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