Chewing gum may also be a better choice than eating mints for your oral health, Dr. Matthew Messina, dentist and consumer ...

Frequent 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 ...

Chewing gum is a common habit, whether it’s to freshen breath or stay alert, but is it actually good for your teeth?

But there's one major caveat: Both experts encourage you to opt for sugar-free gum whenever possible. There are a few good reasons dentists recommend people chew sugar-free gum over other options ...

There are a few good reasons dentists recommend people chew sugar-free gum over other options, Messina says, and they all come down to the way cavities form. "Teeth are covered with a hard mineral ...