Chewing gum alternative

[chinglnc]

Hello

I am wondering what are the chewing gum alternative after you have the braces on?

I have a habit of eating chewing gum after I have meal to 'refresh' my mouth. Do you have suggestions the alternative for this after braces?

Thank you

[Juliebrynn1]

I would love to know the answer to this as well. I am a chewing gum addict!!!!! The only suggestion I have is those altoids or those fresh breath mints. Otherwise, I have no idea. I used to chew like 3 packs of gum a day. maybe more, lol. I'm an addict!!!!! LOL

[Shelleyt]

Hi! I have lingual and I chew sugarfree gum (trident) without any issues. Ortho said it is fine and that it can actually help my treatment in my case. Ask yours just in case they disagree.

[chinglnc]

That's good to know! I thought it would stuck in between braces.

I read that in some cases chewing gum actually helps to build the muscles around your mouth during treatment? Did you have experience with that?