Polyethylene can be used to soften gum so it doesn’t tire out your jaw. Gums with only natural polymers “can feel like they're going to fall apart in your mouth,” Graff said. Plastic gum, though, also ...

But health experts worry a new facial fitness craze could become more harmful than beneficial: Videos of young men chewing rock-hard gum to achieve the perfect jawline. “Do-it-yourself or direct ...

Many nutritionists have noted that heavy gum chewers sometimes report disconnection from their natural appetite signals after months of regular chewing. Your jaw muscles are surprisingly powerful ...

While it's hard to tell how much chewing gum is contributing to the microplastic problem plaguing our planet, it's an important reminder of the many unusual sources of pollution we don't often ...

They can be found in almost everything, including our air, water, food and apparently, chewing gum. Studies suggest that when these pernicious plastic particles work their way into our bodies ...

Prof Al Shamsi recommends opting for sugar-free gum, which is less likely to cause tooth decay, but advises against excessive chewing as it can strain your jaw. Dr Shafi also advises checking ...

or popcorn Chewing sugar-free gum to replace the oral fixation of chewing ice 2. Brushing too hard Brushing your teeth is one of the most important ways to keep your mouth healthy, but brushing ...