By the time Wrigley began his business venture, Americans had grown accustomed to chewing gum sold as candy-coated balls or ...

New study finds chewing gum releases up to 637 microplastic particles in just minutes, with 94% released in the first 8 ...

And if you redecorate your home and sand down the old paintwork, the plastic binders in the paint can release microplastics ...

Hard wooden toothpicks are not ideal for cleaning teeth because they can cause gum damage that could lead ... it can be more easily broken. Important: Chewing toothpicks is also bad for your ...

It also helps clear the mouth of any food debris that may get caught between teeth. Emerging research suggests that chewing sugar-free gum might also help with appetite control. Chewing gum may ...

Several decades ago, samples of ancient chewing gum with visible 10,000-year-old tooth marks were found in Sweden. A recent study has shed new light on the diet and oral health of teenagers from ...

Sore gums can be a sign that you brush your teeth too hard or ... products such as chewing tobacco, dip, or snuff, you’re more likely to have gum disease. Because smokeless tobacco is placed ...

Pay attention to all surfaces of your teeth, including the chewing surfaces, inner surfaces and the gum line ... there are those which milder and more suitable for youngsters (mouth wash is ...

Prof Al Shamsi recommends opting for sugar-free gum, which is less likely to cause tooth decay, but advises against excessive chewing as it can strain your jaw. Dr Shafi also advises checking ...