There are many different kinds of gum; thousands of different flavors, with or without sugar, gum that claims to help your teeth etc. Some studies even show that chewing gum can have an indirect positive effect on your teeth. It stimulates the production of saliva which is a natural buffering agent that washes the teeth and helps reduce the amount of acid produced by bacteria.
On the other hand, gum typically contains sugar or some type of sweetener. Brands of gum containing sugar can be harmful to your teeth if chewed too often or chewed for too long. In fact, studies have shown that if a person chews gum containing sugar, it should be chewed for at least 15 – 20 minutes. After this time, the sugar is gone, but the saliva is sufficiently stimulated to rinse away some of the sugar residue.
Chewing gum is an individual choice. If you do chew gum, consider sugarless gum. Also, it is a good idea to brush your teeth, or at least rinse your mouth with water after chewing.
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