The dangers of chewing gum for children

Children eat gum harm generally include causing dental caries, increased acid, masseter hypertrophy, etc.

1. Causing dental caries

chewing gum usually contains sugar, and bacteria will use sugar to produce acid, will corrode the outer hard tissue of the teeth. When children chew gum for a long time, the acidic environment in the mouth will increase the chances of dental caries.

2. Increased acid chewing gum children

will stimulate salivary gland secretion, increase saliva acidity, resulting in increased acid secretion, may cause heartburn, indigestion and other digestive system problems.

3. Masseter hypertrophy

Over chewing gum for a long time may lead to masseter muscle tension for a long time, so that it gradually hypertrophy, then children may appear masseter muscle pain, facial muscle fatigue and bite difficulties.