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Does taking chewing gum (orbit) daily create any health problems? And does it reduce the sperm count. I asked coz I heard some of my friends saying so? And does orbit makes teeth white?
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Taking chewing gum daily causes Tooth Decay,Artificial Sweetener Allergies,Jaw Stress,Stomach Issues,Social distraction,Masseter problems,Kidney problems,Irregular development of facial muscles,TMJ Disorders,Headaches etc. No harm to sperm count because of chewing gum,but Smoking impairs sperm count, sperm motility, reduces sperm lifespan.
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A big no. Chewing gums can only help you in increasing the quantity of saliva in your mouth nothing else. Other things you mentioned are rumours.
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