Chewing Gum

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#1 Post by **ShortyRocK** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:58 am

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?

#2 Post by **genxsis** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:01 pm

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.

#3 Post by **mikey** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:07 pm

There was a thread on this not long ago ...

viewtopic.php?t=9619

#4 Post by **Lyn** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:33 pm

I check gum everyday. I think as an adult we can handle it!

#5 Post by **Evelyn** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:29 pm

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

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Website · #6 Post by **susieq182** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:35 pm

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.

#7 Post by **Leslie022** » Mon May 01, 2006 7:17 pm

I chew Trident after every meal and snack. It helps get the food out of the braces.