Chewing Gum
Posted: 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?
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Posted: 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.
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:07 pm
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:33 pm
I check gum everyday. I think as an adult we can handle it!
Posted: 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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Posted: 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.
Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 7:17 pm
I chew Trident after every meal and snack. It helps get the food out of the braces.