
Pros And Cons Of Chewing Gum
If you are one of those people who love or hate chewing gum, knowing about the advantages and disadvantages of doing it may provide you a better idea about the activity. You may want to weigh in the pros and cons of chewing gum before making up yo...
Is Your Child Old Enough To Chew Gum?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says a guideline for allowing a child to chew gum is to ensure the child is old enough to understand gum should not be swallowed.
It Does Not Take '7 Years' To Digest Gum
“Don’t swallow your gum! It’ll take seven years to digest it!” If you chew gum, chances are you’ve been told that it’s dangerous to swallow it. You’ve probably even heard horror stories about giant wads of chewing gum hanging around in your gut fo...
Dangers Of Children Swallowing Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is a sweet treat that, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, has been around since prehistoric times. Chewing gum can freshen your child's breath and provide entertainment in the form of learning how to blow bubbles.
Is Bubble Gum Good Or Bad For Children's Teeth?
Bubble gum is a childhood favorite. The combination of sweetness, messiness and noise is irresistible to many kids. Parents, however, should be concerned not only about what types of gum their children chew, but also how often and how long the gum...
Sugar-Free Chewing Gum And Dental Health
Sugar-free gum does not have any sugar in it. The taste is added using sweeteners, and therefore, the gum does not cause tooth decay. The gum releases its flavours over a period of time, just like ordinary gum.
Chewing Gum Doesn't Lead To Weight Loss, Study Suggests
Contrary to popular diet advice, chewing gum may not help people eat less or lose weight, new research suggests. In fact, the study, published in the April issue of the journal 'Eating Behaviors', suggests that chewing gum may lead people to eat c...
Chewing Gum For 10 Minutes Removes 100 Million Bacteria
Chewing gum has been found to remove harmful bacteria from mouth, according to a study. Researchers found that just a single piece of chewing gum can remove 100 million bacteria, 10 per cent of the microbial load in saliva in ten minutes.