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So will gum slow down the process of moving teeth with braces or screw eveything up? My ortho told me not to chew any gum but its addicting and I love gum.Is it really that bad?
I don't think so. My ortho told me to stay away from gum that sticks to braces. He recommends Carefree Koolers mainly. I personally don't chew gum anymore because chewing isn't that much fun for me anymore, but I don't think it would do any damage at all.
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I still chew gum often. I think when orthos say 'no gum' it means the more stereotypical preteen kid smacking on a huge wad of bubble gum. Just a stick of regular mint gum should be fine
Eve
Braced September 9, 2002
Debanding: JULY 5!!!!!!!!
my ortho also recomends sugar free gum that is OK for Ortho and dental appliances. I never chewed gum before I got braces, but now i do because sometimes it helps with the pain because the pressure of the chewing increases blood flow. or that what they told me anyway.
Extract #3 6/07 implant 10/07
Upper Molar bands
Bite Plate 12/12/05-5/20/06
spacers all lower arch first 10 weeks
Braced 12/12/05
New ortho 2/8/07