How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution—and how to reduce its environmental impact
Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...
World Oral Health Day: No, Sugar Does Not Cause Cavities; Facts vs. Myths Common Teeth Issues No One Will Tell You
There are many misconceptions about oral health care and dental treatments that prevent most people from receiving beneficial ...
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Chewing gum can shed hundreds of microplastics into your mouth
According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical Society’s spring meeting, a single piece of chewing gum is liable to release hundreds of polymer particles into our mouths.
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Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study ...