What more could a kid want? It was the holy trinity for children." Granted, chewing gum has been around since ancient times. (Scientists found a wad of it in Sweden that dates back 9,000 years.) ...

Liu doesn’t recommend that children regularly chew gum, but if you’re looking for a brand to start with in moderation, he suggests Lotte gum imported from Japan because of the unique flavors ...

People chew gum for many reasons. For instance, chewing gum is assumed to stimulate the production of saliva and freshen breath, clean teeth, help digestion, relieve tension, and improve mood.

Chewing gum — especially sugar-free varieties — can help clean teeth by stimulating saliva production. However, when done too often, it can cause wear and tear on the teeth and jaw muscles.

Chewing gum sales exceed 4 billion dollars in the U.S. alone. People chew gum for many reasons. For instance, chewing gum is assumed to stimulate the production of saliva and freshen breath, clean ...