Chewing gums!!

@sjvg1976 (41289)
Delhi, India
August 22, 2011 9:01am CST
Hello MYLOTTERS, I have the habit of eating chewing gums but i always wonder why we eat chewing gums???.Do anyone know it?? Lately i have observed that if i chew it for longer time it gives me sort of head ache and that too severe that i always think of avoid eating it next time but then also i eat it.Is it an addiction of eating chewing gums.Am i addicted to it?? What should i do to leave it if it has some side effects????
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@akp100 (13640)
• India
22 Aug 11
Hi I don't know if they having some side effects.. Just like all mom said, Teeth will fall soon. I don't think there is any other side effects.. About me, I take them too, But i am not that addicted like you.. Mostly I used to take center fresh.. Which i spit out within 5 minutes. About leaving your addiction, may be you should try to use some other chocolate and try to be addicted to it.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Aug 11
Didnt anyone gift you a center shock? I stopped that chewing gum habit the day I too one of those (gosh! they dont have any emoticon for SHOCKED because of Center Shock)... Maybe this can be used
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@akp100 (13640)
• India
22 Aug 11
He he.. Yeah.. But I was always enjoyed it.. I wonder if it is still available to market..
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
@ AKP but i think chocolates are more harmful than chewing gums. OMG just for 5 minutes i chew it for minimum an hr. Try center fruit it tastes much better than center fresh. CENTER SHOCK you cannot purchase it from market dear it is always gifted hope sids will give it you. @ Sids CENTER SHOCK!!!Did you get as a gift from someone???
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
22 Aug 11
I don't like sweets. I prefer chocolate than sweets..I chewed and have them when I was a kid but I don't prefer to have it now. Some said it is good as your face exercise some said it is good to memorize things when you got something to chew inside the mouth..some just like it has their habit.How many times you have them and chewed them daily, my brother that makes you think it's an addiction??
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
22 Aug 11
haha..that is why I hate chewing gums because it's such tiring habit..your jaws and your mouth..I don't know if you enjoy the pain ...(^^)
@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
23 Aug 11
Oh sis no one likes to enjoy pain may be in work i forget to spit it as it helps in making concentration towards my work while chewing it.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hello CT, Though i don't eat more than 2~3 per day but i believe once i take it in my mouth i don't spit it out as i think it seems better when it gets old. But sis i believe my skull gets tired and head pains due to excessive chewing and i feel i should leave it.
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@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
23 Aug 11
I ever tried chewing some gums but ended-up not interested to try anymore. Because it makes my teeth and gum pain due to chewing. Besides that, i will need to remember to spit it out, since it is not good to swallow the gum. Since it is so troublesome, so i prefer only to eat sweets and chocolates. Since, i don't have to spit them out anymore...
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
24 Aug 11
Of course we are not supposed to swallow the gum. But, there are some cases in the newspapers that mentioned kids who ate chewing gums, some of them swallowed it. And they are rushed to the hospital and being operated, just to remove the gum from their stomach. That's why, it is better don't allow kids to chew gum.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
23 Aug 11
Hello Myfb, Thats right i also feel the same but i do remember it that i have not swallow it at any cost but i do forget it to spit till my jaws get tired or my head starts paining but i working on it and trying not chew gums for a longer time.
@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
24 Aug 11
But you know children always demand it as they love chewing gums. I have not read such cases but certainly swallowing it is definitely bad for health.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
hello sjvg, I am never fond of chewing chewing gums, it makes my jaw stiff.(^_^) If you think you were addicted to it, why not chew candy (hahaha) just kidding. Now, try to stop this habit, slowly you can get rid of it. Try eating fruits instead (thu, it's not possible to keep chewing any fruit for a longer time ) Uhmnn...try munching a half ripen guava- that takes time to chew have a good day jaiho®
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hahaha Jaiho, I think now you busy with the preparation of concert on August 22,2011 with your TV station. I will try out your suggestion dear.May be trying half ripen gauva is better one i have it i will always keep it in my pocket and whenever i will have the urge to eat chewing gum i will take a bite of it and keep it in my pocket again.Will it be ok???
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Aug 11
Keeping a half eaten guava in your pocket will not be a healthier option... try a green chilly instead... that would need you to have water and not chewing gum ps.: you can also keep more than one of those chilly in your pocket and no one would suspect.(healthier than a partly munched guava because I am sure, guava is more tasty and you would never be able to keep a part of it )
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hmmm green chili is a good option. I think Miss Jaiho will try it first so that i can have the concrete alternate of chewing gum.
• United States
22 Aug 11
They say that there are health benefits to chewing gum, especially the sugar-free kind. It is supposed to help with dental health, because it makes you produce more saliva, which kills bad bacteria in the mouth. It is also supposed to help aid in the digestive process, because the chewing triggers your stomach to produce enough enzymes to digest the food. It is also supposed to help in weight loss and to stop smoking, because the chewing sensation gives your mouth something to do and you will not eat or smoke as much. Personally, I just like the way that gum tastes.
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• United States
31 Aug 11
Thank you for the honor of best response. So, have you started chewing more gum recently? I know that my little one will try to think of any excuse so that she can get to chew it.
@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hello PA, Nice information shared. by going through your response i feel i should not leave it and start eating more.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Aug 11
How would I chew My Gums As for side effects - your teeth will fall early
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Aug 11
@CTHanum A tip from my nephew (turning 8 this week) - He says keep the tooth that has fallen just now, under your pillow. Next day, you will find lots of chocolates instead of that tooth... That should help you forget the nightmare
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
22 Aug 11
Oh sids that is remind me of my nightmare!!
@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hello Sids, I also think like you that teeth will fall but read dentist advice at #12. If you chew your gums anyhow,your teeth will fall definitely.
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
13 Sep 11
Hi, sjvg1976. I eat a piece of chewing gum when I want to freshen up my breath up some. I also eat it when I am hungry or when I have a taste for a piece of chewing gum. I eat it, because I want to be healthy as possible.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
16 Sep 11
hello cream, All your points are the advantages of chewing gums but it may give pain to your head if you chew it in excess.
@Humbug25 (12540)
23 Aug 11
Hi ya sjvg1976 I don't think there will be any side effects you just need to break the habit and you might find will start to try and chew other things like pen lids. I find that if ever I chew gum (which is rare, very rare) I feel hungry. This is because when you chew gum you produce a lot of saliva and makes your stomach think that food is coming so it prepares itself but then of course no food comes so you start to feel hungry.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
24 Aug 11
Hello Humbug, I did not notice it. I will note it when next time i will chew it. No doubt we produce more saliva when chewing it.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
22 Aug 11
I just saw an article by Dr. Mercola on enzymes that suggested that we don't chew gum. Gum gives the body the impression that food will follow and it starts to prepare to digest which never comes so that the body wastes enzymes. You might want to do a search for it.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hello 1hopefulman, Oh i am not sure if it happens i should check it out.
• United States
22 Aug 11
Hi sjvg! I rarely ever chew gum as I find that it hurts my jaw. Some people like to chew gum all the time and perhaps it is out of habit. I think constant chewing of gum can't be too healthy for the teeth. That is not to say every so often, but all day might be a bit too hard on the teeth and gum. Do you meant to say you swallow the gum? If so I don't think that is wise. I don't think gum absorbs and perhaps not healthy for the stomach.
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@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
23 Aug 11
chew gum when we just pay it and saliva enters the stomach and abdomen so that lie Eat something. and then even more hungry. I personally try not to buy a chewing gum or me or some of the family because it is a kind of stocking. Have a nice day!
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
24 Aug 11
Hello Neza, Oh but i did not notice it.
@voracious (624)
• Philippines
23 Aug 11
Its not necessary to eat chewing gum besides the gum itself contains some substances which may be harmful to your stomach. I suggest that spit the gum if its ran out of sweetness.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
23 Aug 11
Hello voracious, Oh yes one should not swallow it as it is harmful for health and should spit once its sweetness is gone.
@Judy890 (1644)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Hello sjvg1976, I also have a habit of chewing gum. I chew gum mostly when I'm hungry or when my mouth taste bitter from eating certain types of foods. I chew gum for hours even when the sweetness has gotten out of the gum lol. Try candy instead because gum does give you a headache and makes your teeth and jaw hurt.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
23 Aug 11
Hello judy, Yes i will try candies to get rid of chewing gums. Mine habit is also like you i also chew it for hours till it becomes tasting bitter and starts paining in my jaws.But i think i should spit it after some time.
@dogs61 (74)
• Canada
22 Aug 11
You don't "eat" chewing gum you chew it silly, well unless you swallow it then you probably shouldn't because it'll be in your digestive system for a very long time i think 7 years. But to get back to the question yes, i do love shewing gum and chew it constantly but don't get head aches from it mabey you stop chewing and drink some water that will probably help with the head aches.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
23 Aug 11
Hello dogs, I tried it but did not have the effect i feel it is better not to chew gum for longer period as it gets harder and exerts more pressure on jaws which cause pain in skull.But personally you ask me i love to chew gums. Oh yes i don't eat it *lol*.But really it takes 7 years to get decompose from our digestive system.Nice information though but recently i did had my ultrasound/X ray of my stomach it was not visible there which swallowed during last 7 years.
@youless (112570)
• Guangzhou, China
22 Aug 11
Most people think that the chewing gums will give us a better dental health. Besides it, it seems that it can relax yourself since you are chewing gums. Perhaps this is why you can see the basketball players like to chew gums when they are in the court. I love China
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hello youless, I think chewing gums increase your concentration and relax you thats why i have also seen most of the players chewing it while playing.
@preethaanju (3000)
• India
22 Aug 11
Men who are close to cattle chew gums hehe. But no. its a learn't habit. its not totally wrong to chew gum and to my knowledge it doesnt ahve any bad affect. it infact acts as a facial exercise and i am told it strengthens the gum.It also does away with bad breath.Constant chewing gum will ofcourse put pressure on our skull which could be the reason for the headache.Anything overdone is bad
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hello preet, But i am closed to monkey hahaha. Yes it acts as a facial exercise but lot of exercise develops pain in my head.I will try to avoid chewing it for longer time.
@libramie (562)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
I don't like chewing gum at all. My hubby chewed it when he played basketball. He said that when he chewed chewing gum while playing, he feels gaining more extra breath. If you feel something bad, forced yourself not to do so.
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@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 11
Hello libramie, Oh yes it seems good when you just eat it as it refreshes your breath.But if you chew it for longer time it becomes tasteless.