Once thought to be the quintessential act of rebellion among well-bred young children, today gum chewing is as common for most folks as brushing our teeth. We chew gum to freshen breath, keep our jaws busy (with something other than Doritos) or just to placate an unresolved oral fixation. According to natural health guru, Dr. Joseph Mercola, “The U.S. is among the top three countries with the highest rates of chewing gum consumption worldwide.”
