Chewing gum alternative

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chinglnc
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Chewing gum alternative

#1 Post by chinglnc »

Hello

I am wondering what are the chewing gum alternative after you have the braces on?

I have a habit of eating chewing gum after I have meal to 'refresh' my mouth. Do you have suggestions the alternative for this after braces?

Thank you

Juliebrynn1
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#2 Post by Juliebrynn1 »

I would love to know the answer to this as well. I am a chewing gum addict!!!!! The only suggestion I have is those altoids or those fresh breath mints. Otherwise, I have no idea. I used to chew like 3 packs of gum a day. maybe more, lol. I'm an addict!!!!! LOL

Shelleyt
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#3 Post by Shelleyt »

Hi! I have lingual and I chew sugarfree gum (trident) without any issues. Ortho said it is fine and that it can actually help my treatment in my case. Ask yours just in case they disagree.

chinglnc
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Re: Chewing gum alternative

#4 Post by chinglnc »

That's good to know! I thought it would stuck in between braces.

I read that in some cases chewing gum actually helps to build the muscles around your mouth during treatment? Did you have experience with that?

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