too much gum?

Former Member · March 2004

so in an attempt to cut down a little bit on smoking i've taken up chewing gum. The only gum I chew is Extra, which is sugar-free. But I've been doing this for a couple days now, and every day so far I've gone thru at least a pack of gum. Is this going to ruin my teeth? I take great care and pride of my teeth, no cavities, no nothing. I do not want anything to happen to my lovely teeth, so is this much gum going to do anything? is there a more teeth friendly thing i could try?

Former Member · March 2004

Chewing gum, from what I have read, is actually good for your teeth. I get through one pack per day also, every day - without fail.

Former Member · March 2004

if it's sugar free, it won't hurt your teeth.

but it will do horrible things to your insides. i'm a total gum addict - i get through at least a pack a day, usually two. and it can mess up your digestion good and proper.

but if it's stopping you smoking, i suppose it's the lesser of two evils.

Former Member · March 2004

Originally posted by kaffrin
if it's sugar free, it won't hurt your teeth.

but it will do horrible things to your insides. i'm a total gum addict - i get through at least a pack a day, usually two. and it can mess up your digestion good and proper.

but if it's stopping you smoking, i suppose it's the lesser of two evils.

how can it mess up your digestion? i dont swallow it.

Former Member · March 2004

Originally posted by my_name
how can it mess up your digestion? i dont swallow it.

you swallow the.... how can i put it.... juice?

sugar-free things usually contain aspartame, sorbitol, and other dodgy sweetners, and they play havoc with your bowels.

if you look on the packet, it'll say something like : excessive consumption may produce laxative effects. that's because of all the dodge chemicals they put in them.

Former Member · March 2004

Originally posted by kaffrin
you swallow the.... how can i put it.... juice?

sugar-free things usually contain aspartame, sorbitol, and other dodgy sweetners, and they play havoc with your bowels.

if you look on the packet, it'll say something like : excessive consumption may produce laxative effects. that's because of all the dodge chemicals they put in them.

:eek2: ohhhh, I don't want that. Is it common? For other gum chewers, does it happen to you? Any other suggestions for stuff besides gum?

oh yea, and also, i chew anywhere from 3-5 pieces at a time...

Former Member · March 2004

I eat Gum all the time, It does say it may cause laxative effects but you should be ok as long as you take a break from gum every few days

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Former Member · March 2004

It fucks up your insides too coz it gets your stomach ready to digest food and you arent giving it any. Or something.

Former Member · March 2004

I used to chew gum frequently but stopped for two reasons, the aspartame/asesulfam-k/etc and the fact that it made my jaws more stiff and increased a problem I have with them "cracking".

I however do not really know anything about the long term effects chewing gum might have.

Former Member · March 2004

a teacher told me it can give you stomach ulcers.

i'm always chewing chewing gum. well, not always...'cause i'm not now.

but yeh, like kaffrin said. it's gotta be better than smoking.

Former Member · March 2004

One pack a day for the last 5 years, and I've never had the shits.

Former Member · March 2004

I always chew it, and it doestn affect me, i go through a packet a day, i think im addicted to chewie lol.

too much gum?

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