What are the dangers of chewing gum frequently?

In modern society, many young people like to chew gum. They think it not only tastes fresh, but also cleans the mouth. Some girls who love beauty think it can whiten teeth. In fact, it is not true. As we all know, chewing gum is elastic. It has glue inside to chew out the taste. So what kind of harm will chewing gum often bring to the human body? Let's talk about the harm of chewing gum often.

There are pros and cons to chewing gum. Chewing gum can remove food debris from the surface of teeth, and the chewing movement and mechanical stimulation can increase the secretion of saliva, rinse the oral surface, and have a certain effect of cleaning the oral cavity. Chewing gum promotes facial blood circulation and muscle exercise, and promotes the development of the teeth and maxillofacial region. When chewing gum, saliva secretion increases, which can promote digestion. Chewing gum can also temporarily improve memory, and regular chewing exercises are beneficial to periodontal health and even help with beauty.

Saccharin, pigments, flavors, antioxidants, etc. are added to chewing gum. Under the action of bacteria, it can form a highly sticky, water-insoluble polysaccharide substance that adheres to the surface of teeth to form dental plaque, and it can also ferment and produce acid, dissolving the minerals on the surface of teeth and causing tooth decay. Chewing gum also contains plasticizers, which are slightly toxic. Constantly sticking out and protruding the tongue while blowing bubbles and habitually chewing with one side of the teeth will cause uneven maxillofacial development and cause tooth and jaw deformities. Chewing gum on an empty stomach can cause adverse reactions such as nausea and dizziness, and can easily cause gastritis and gastric ulcers; do not chew gum for more than 20 minutes after a meal. Otherwise, the digestive juice secreted when chewing gum will damage the gastric mucosa.

The harm of chewing gum frequently may cause excessive calorie intake for young people, may cause some cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases for middle-aged and elderly people, and may cause blood sugar to rise for people with diabetes. Especially those who have had tooth fillings must eat less chewing gum. It also harms the environment. Chewing gum frequently will damage the substances used for tooth fillings in people's mouths, release the amalgam in them, and cause excessive mercury content in people's blood and urine, which is harmful to health.

The above is about the harm of chewing gum frequently. I believe that everyone has understood it very well after reading this. Chewing gum is good, but it is also a food that should not be consumed too much. Please chew gum appropriately and not excessively, otherwise it may cause adverse conditions. I hope everyone can live a healthier life, and I hope this article can help more friends.