chewing gum, OK?

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#1 Post by **platinum** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:05 pm

Just wondering if it OK to chew gum when having braces.
Chewing gum does not stuck to my braces or it has not broke anything.
I read frominternet that with thin wires chewing gum is not recommended.
I have been chewing gum, because it removes little food residues between my teeth.

#2 Post by **SnowSara** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:29 pm

I chew sugarless gum all the time! My ortho said it was fine. I agree, I like how it dislodges some "gunk" after eating before I can get to my toothbrush.

#3 Post by **Pepper** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:37 pm

I chew sugarless gum constantly. I was told not to, but it's yet to be a problem.

#4 Post by **Thathrill** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:08 pm

I was terrified to chew gum until someone posted a similar thread and a lot of people hear said they still chew gum. Before being braced, I chewed Extra but I find that Orbit is much better. I don't chew gum a lot like everyday or for long periods. I occaisionally get gum caught on a molar hook but it comes right off. I have ceramics uppers/bottoms and metal brakets on the molars. Also have a power chain on the bottoms

Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:12 pm

I have been chewing gum almost every day since I had my braces put on. Almost like Violet Beauregard. I recommend Trident with Xylitol...apparently the Xylitol is actually good for the teeth? Plus this brand has never stuck to my equipment.

Gum has been a lifesaver for me in lessening the throbbing after adjustments, plus I personally feel it has a hand in moving my teeth faster, since I am constantly putting pressure on my teeth by chewing literally all day. I could be wrong, though--but my biting surfaces seem to align back together comfortably after chewing one piece of gum after an adjustment....

#6 Post by **Tin Indian** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:34 pm

Usually I don't chew gum but the ortho actually told me to chew gum as it stimulates blood flow and encourages saliva all which help in movement and lack of soreness in your teeth. Just make sure it is sugarless. I chew a ton of Orbit gum myself .
T.I.

#7 Post by **chillin-in-grilz** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:33 pm

I find that my jaw now gets tired from chewing gum. It hasnt b4, until i got braces

#8 Post by **texbrace** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:13 pm

My Ortho gave me a sheet of "don't eats", which included gum and about every other non liquid food imaginable

, but i chew gum and have never had any problems with breaking anything so far.

#9 Post by **Salacia** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:32 am

I was told categorically by my ortho that I shouldn't chew gum as it would break my brace

#10 Post by **goldmetal** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:02 pm

I'm a gum chewer as well. I love Orbit Sweet Mint. I chewed Extra before I got braces. Now it seems to have a metallic taste to me. Plus, it tends to stick.

#11 Post by **Lisa65** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:09 pm

I found that Trident gum stuck quite badly, but Orbit is OK.

#12 Post by **Clairey Fairey** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:52 pm

I was told not to, no big loss for me anyway coz I don't really like the stuff.

Heard Orbit is good for teeth though

#13 Post by **PARR** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:39 pm

I chew gum. I quit smoking years ago with the gum, and I like it. Many sugarless, many not sticky, many have cleaning properties. I like Orbit and my ortho said it was fine. YES! (cause I'd be cranky without it.)