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It is very good to see more products sold without sugar and I have previously written about the benefits of gum for children. Research shows that when children get their second set of teeth, at around 6 or 7, that chewing gum at that time is extremely beneficial for the teeth and leads to children having teeth that are ultimately much stronger and have fewer cavities.
That is of course only if it is sugar free gum and that is the benefit of sugar free gum with Xylitol. Watching people chewing gum all day can be irritating at times, but if its young children its healthy for their teeth and all that they need to invent now is a gum that automatically throws itself away when it is finished being chewed on and is not left sticking to a floor or hair on small children!
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 12-Jun-13
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Cornelie said:
on Thursday 20-Jun-13 09:03 AM
Very interesting fact I must remember when I have kids some day I'm to old now to stop cavity.
Julie said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 09:14 AM
Juliet is spot-on.
Nicky said:
on Friday 14-Jun-13 05:03 PM
I agree with Juliet .I also enjoyed sugar free gum with xylitol but after reading about the side-effects of aspartame I'm more wary of just chewing away. The packaging also usually states that over-consumption can have a laxative effect :-(
Henrietta said:
on Friday 14-Jun-13 12:47 PM
My sisters little girl loves chewing gum. When we go to the shops she nver takes chocolates, chips or sweets.... is is always gum. But one thing for sure is..... it really is messy
Benita said:
on Thursday 13-Jun-13 04:52 PM
Gum isn't good for you whether it's sugar free or not
Sundome said:
on Thursday 13-Jun-13 02:38 PM
I think I should buy the sugar free gum because I like chewing gum and if the flavour lasts longer it will also be much better to buy the sugar free gum.
thembi said:
on Thursday 13-Jun-13 11:41 AM
I think it will be good for the little ones because it will prevent the cavities at an early age.
Sally said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 04:56 PM
It is very interesting to know and will keep it in mind
Brenda said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 04:51 PM
While this all sounds good and beneficially for a child's teeth, I will not allow my child to chew gum. A good toothbrush and good toothpaste can do the job to keep my children's teeth fresh, white and cavity free.
Corné said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 04:50 PM
As long as they don't chew with an open mouth and then try and have a conversation with someone at the same time.
Dune said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 02:35 PM
Definitely something to know, and to recommend to people with smaller kids
Anicia said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 01:10 PM
The poor dentists!!!. If we all South Africa are "chewing" there won`t be any need for dentist. Please educate the people to through it in a dustbin after been finished chewed.
Sarah said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 11:00 AM
I can't see how chewing gum is good for children teeth. Children chewing gum always ends up in disaster. I will keep this in mind when my nephew is around and gets a bit older.
Thabitha said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:52 AM
If its healthy for their teeth and beneficial for the teeth its a definitely yes, its nice to have white and strong teeth with fewer cavities from the early stage.
Sinead said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:40 AM
Lol @ Angelique's comment only because I too fell asleep with gum once as a child. It ended up in my hair and pajamas. What a mess!
sheena said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:38 AM
Agreed with Angie CHILDREN + CHEWING GUM= Disaster
Simone said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:35 AM
That is great news.
Cherise said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:25 AM
I don't think children chewing gum is so bad as some people choose to believe.
As long as yes , its sugar free. I myself only eat sugar free gum.
Angelique said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:23 AM
No matter how good it is for the teeth, I don't think I could recommend it because ultimately its going to either be swallowed or put in someone's hair. As a child, I fell asleep with gum in my mouth and woke up with it in my hair. Needless to say my kids will not be chewing gum, no matter the benefits.
Sinead said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:20 AM
I have a habit of always having gum in my bag. I do agree with Juliet though. It's as if you are lying to your stomach. Lol...
said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:08 AM
I never liked chewing gum and always discourage my children to eat it as well as my grand children but this puts it in a different perspective now I will encourage them sugar free though.
Catherine said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 09:05 AM
This is very beneficial to know especially with nieces and nephews of around this age.
Juliet said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 08:48 AM
I would never encourage my children to chew gum because the chewing action sends a message to the stomach which then produces acid which waits for the chewed food to arrive. When no food arrives, the acid eats the stomach lining and causes ulcers. The other thing is one should check for aspartane as most chewing gum contains this except the Woolies one.
I only use xylitol for my coffee, no sugar.
Ashleigh said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 08:47 AM
I can see how gum would be good for the teeth for children but I always worried about how gum also affects the stomach though.
Sorea said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 08:46 AM
I had braces as a child and even way back then my orthodontist recommended I chew sugar free gum.
Liesl said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 08:43 AM
I have never been much of a fan when it comes to gum for the specific reason that some people chewing gum do so with a camel mouth. Yuk
david said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 08:42 AM
isn't chewing gum for people that just dropped an E?
Jessica said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 08:41 AM
Wow this is amazing to know I will definitely get my son to chew gum when he is of age. I love nice crispy white teeth.
Kaylee said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 08:40 AM
Sounds legit
Tanya - The T said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 08:36 AM
Xylitol is the new black.
Yolandi P said:
on Wednesday 12-Jun-13 07:35 AM
I have heard that it is beneficial to children to have them chew gum. Sugar free gum's flavour also seems to last much longer than chappies or some of the sweeter chewing gums.
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