Is Chewing Gum Safe or is it a Sweet Deception?
Today 59 percent of people who live in the United States chew gum which means that an estimate of 100,000 tons of gum is consumed each year (Mercola). Most people chew gum for stress relief, to achieve fresh breath, and to overcome cravings or simply just for the taste. However is there more to gum than what meets the eye? Is chewing gum even safe? Well I hate to be the one to pop your sugar coated bubble but chewing gum is very harmful for the body. Gum contains harmful ingredients such as artificial sweeteners, BHT, titanium dioxide, and gum base which not only can damage your teeth but can also destroy your overall health. Chewing gum can also lead to serious health problems such as TMJ, gastrointestinal problems tooth decay, and it can cause constant headaches.
Hundreds of years ago the very first form of chewing gum was invented by ancient Greeks and it consisted of the resin of a mastic tree. North American Indians also invented their own form of gum from the sap of Spruce trees. In 1871 Thomas Adams patented a machine for the manufacture of gum and by 1888 Tutti-Frutti was born (Roberto). Today chewing gum has come a very long way from the sap of trees and is sold all over the world in countless different varieties and forms. …show more content…
In order to gain more understanding about the topic at hand I feel that I could get adequate information from a dentist or an oral surgeon and find out what past experiences they have dealt with when it comes to frequent gum chewers. My research has also left me with more questions that should be looked into such as why is there nothing being done to raise awareness for this potential health epidemic also It has me wondering if there is a natural chewing gum that can serve as a good
Today 59 percent of people who live in the United States chew gum which means that an estimate of 100,000 tons of gum is consumed each year (Mercola). Most people chew gum for stress relief, to achieve fresh breath, and to overcome cravings or simply just for the taste. However is there more to gum than what meets the eye? Is chewing gum even safe? Well I hate to be the one to pop your sugar coated bubble but chewing gum is very harmful for the body. Gum contains harmful ingredients such as artificial sweeteners, BHT, titanium dioxide, and gum base which not only can damage your teeth but can also destroy your overall health. Chewing gum can also lead to serious health problems such as TMJ, gastrointestinal problems tooth decay, and it can cause constant headaches.
Hundreds of years ago the very first form of chewing gum was invented by ancient Greeks and it consisted of the resin of a mastic tree. North American Indians also invented their own form of gum from the sap of Spruce trees. In 1871 Thomas Adams patented a machine for the manufacture of gum and by 1888 Tutti-Frutti was born (Roberto). Today chewing gum has come a very long way from the sap of trees and is sold all over the world in countless different varieties and forms. …show more content…
In order to gain more understanding about the topic at hand I feel that I could get adequate information from a dentist or an oral surgeon and find out what past experiences they have dealt with when it comes to frequent gum chewers. My research has also left me with more questions that should be looked into such as why is there nothing being done to raise awareness for this potential health epidemic also It has me wondering if there is a natural chewing gum that can serve as a good