Many varieties of chewing gum, rich in sugar, can cause tooth decay. But gums rich in artificial sweeteners can help prevent tooth decay. However, a common gum sweetener called aspartame may be linked to cancer. Today we will know through ABP Live Hindi special series Myth vs Fact whether chewing gum reduces the calcium level in the body? Actually, chewing gum contains sugar.
Does chewing gum cause calcium deficiency in the body?
For your information, let us tell you that chewing gum does not reduce the amount of calcium. In fact, chewing it produces a lot of saliva in the mouth. As you know, saliva contains abundant amounts of calcium and phosphate. Which helps in preventing tooth decay and strengthening the enamel.
Calcium and phosphate present in saliva can deposit on demineralized enamel. Due to this it gets demineralized. Some chewing gums contain calcium sources such as calcium citrate, calcium lactate, or calcium triphosphate, which can help supplement calcium. Certain types of sugar-free gum can cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, a person should eat only certain types of chewing gum. Otherwise it has bad effects on the body.
Harmful effects of chewing gum on the body
dental problems
Chewing on one side of your mouth can lead to tooth decay, pulpitis and pulp necrosis. Chewing gum can also cause tooth decay, cavity and gum disease.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder
Chewing on one side of your mouth or chewing gum can cause imbalance in the jaw muscles or problems like TMJ. Symptoms include pain when chewing, ear pain, toothache and headache.
digestive problems
Chewing too hard or for too long can cause flatulence, gas, nausea and heartburn. Chewing gum for a long time can also cause you to swallow large amounts of air. Which can increase the risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Chewing gum can release mercury from amalgam fillings into your body. High levels of mercury can cause neurological problems, mental disorders and other health problems.
cancer
Chewing tobacco, snuff, snus and dissolvable tobacco contain nicotine and chemicals that can cause cancer.
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How long should you chew gum?
To reduce the side effects of chewing gum, you can chew it for less than 15 minutes per day and use sugar-free gum. If you have TMJ, you should avoid chewing gum completely.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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