Favourite Chewing gum?

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#1 Post by **kirst1583** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:07 pm

I was told to chew gum all the time, especially after adjustments. As long as it's sugar free!
That doesn't leave too many options here though so I generally just stick with any variety of Extra

#2 Post by **CelestialVoices** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:35 am

I can't chew gum at all, sugarless or otherwise.....I miss it.

#3 Post by **johnnys_angel** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:46 pm

I chewed (well I still do, actually) any and all Orbit gum. It is delicious, long-lasting, and the commercials are hilarious

#4 Post by **bahamasblondear** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:11 pm

peppermint orbitz for me!

#5 Post by **CelestialVoices** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:59 pm

johnnys_angel wrote:I chewed (well I still do, actually) any and all Orbit gum. It is delicious, long-lasting, and the commercials are hilarious

I agree, they are really funny..."FABULOUS!"

#6 Post by **Dark_angel** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 1:51 pm

My ortho told me not to chew gum however when i get stressed i have to chew to calm me down, so i took the plunge a week or two after by braces were put on. I tend to chew cool breeze extra and i have had no problems with that and my fixed braces.

Although I remember a few years ago when i had hawleys getting bubble gum stuck to that and it taking ages to clean off.

#7 Post by ***Denise*** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:27 pm

Extra sugar-free gum. Can't do without these.

#8 Post by **bbsadmin** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:50 am

I couldn't chew gum at all when I had my braces on. I tried, but even with Freedent, and I didn't like how it felt. The gum kept feeling like it was sticking on my brackets and it was just really uncomfortable -- not pleasurable at all.

#9 Post by **DichCa** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:57 pm

I'm surprised that some of you were told to chew gum!

lucky! Mine told me not to and as much as I want to, trying to obey the rules. Even more than rules, I'm a bit scared to try it, cause I feel like it will suck the bracket off ..hmm, not sure if that's ever the case. So far I've been sticking to mints, but might give gum a shot.

Before braces though, Extra was my fave..

#10 Post by **not2worry39212** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:26 am

I wondered how the "no gum" rule was going to apply in my life, I absolutlely love to chew it with bubble gum being my favorite. I've been braced for a little over a month and have only tried sugar free bubble yum and the extra flavors. I've not had any trouble with sticking but the chewing sensation feels wierd so I don't really like gum anymore....

#11 Post by **OneTime** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:18 am

Have to love the orbit.

#12 Post by **kirst1583** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:53 pm

I really like the new limited edition Extra 'Blueberry' flavour! It's just like Grape HubbaBubba, but better for your teeth

Yeah - I've got to agree with you there.
Only problem is you pay about the same amount for a pack of those as you do for the normal 3 pack of extra!

#13 Post by **Wyo_Stacy** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:11 pm

I too was told NOT to chew it but I do. I had friends that told me it would get rid of pain after adjustments quicker. At first I didn't believe, but now I grab my Orbit as soon as I get to my car. It amazes me how much quicker the pain goes away with it.

#14 Post by **ThisIsMary** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:59 am

I chew orbitz and have chewed it during my entire treatment. I love gum and there was no way I was letting braces keep me from chewing it. The asst who put my top braces on told me she chewed gum when she had her braces, but she had to tell me I shouldn't chew gum. She told me just make sure you don't come into the office chewing gum and I would be good

#15 Post by **CelestialVoices** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 6:43 am

Gum causing a laxative effect? Yuck

Since I'm not allowed to chew gum at all, I just bite down on the cherry (scented but not flavored) bite wafer I got in my goodie bag, blech