Chewing gum often serves as a breath freshener, but it is only an auxiliary element in the daily oral care system. Natalia ...

Varieties of gum with sugar can lead to increased cavities, but those with an artificial sweetener may help prevent cavities. However, one common gum sweetener called aspartame may link to cancer.

The ingredients in chewing gum are generally safe for people to consume, and the act of chewing may have both mental and physical health benefits. However, some people may experience jaw pain or ...

When gum is chewed by healthy subjects, the flow of saliva increases from a resting value of 0.4–0.5 mL/ minute, to approximately 5–6 mL/minute, and gives a 10–12 fold production increase over ...