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  1. Chewing Gum | American Dental Association - ADA

    May 4, 2023 · From ADA approved chewing gums to the oral health impact of chewing gum: insights for dental professionals from the ADA.

  2. Teeth grinding (bruxism) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 27, 2024 · Sleep bruxism may be a sleep-related chewing activity linked with brief disturbances during sleep. Risk factors These factors can raise your risk of bruxism: Stress. Having extra anxiety …

  3. Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia? - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 21, 2023 · Is constantly craving and chewing ice a sign of anemia? Possibly. The term "pica" describes craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional value — such as ice, clay, soil or …

  4. Resources | American Dental Association - ADA

    Discover our tools and materials to help you and your patients find the right dental products for their needs.

  5. Swallowing gum: Is it harmful? - Mayo Clinic

    May 14, 2025 · Although chewing gum is designed to be chewed and not swallowed, it generally isn't harmful if swallowed. Folklore suggests that swallowed gum sits in your stomach for seven years …

  6. Smokeless tobacco products - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 31, 2023 · Learn the risks of using products such as chewing tobacco, snuff and snus.

  7. Tobacco Use and Cessation | American Dental Association - ADA

    Information about smoking and tobacco cessation (including chewing and spit tobacco).

  8. Trident Sugarfree Gum 16 Flavors | American Dental Association

    The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Acceptance of Trident Sugarfree Gum is based on its finding that the physical action of chewing Trident Sugarfree Gum 16 Flavors for 20 minutes after eating, …

  9. 10 ways to resist tobacco cravings - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 22, 2025 · Each time you resist a nicotine or tobacco craving, you're one step closer to stopping for good. Use these tips to fight off cravings.

  10. Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) | American Dental Association

    Apr 20, 2023 · Xerostomia may be alleviated by use of saliva substitutes and other interventions (e.g., chewing sugar-free gum). Other oral health-specific recommendations (e.g., brushing teeth gently at …