There’s little evidence that extra-hard chewing gum can help a person achieve a chiseled jawline It’s more likely the gum will harm a person’s teeth and jaws Losing weight is more likely to lead to a more defined jawline MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- “Extra-hard” chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline. This sort of gum is promoted as a gym for “facial fitness,” toning and tightening the muscles around the jaw.
But experts say there’s little evidence to back these claims. “These products have very limited scientific research,” said , chair of dentistry at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. In fact, hard chewing gum can actually damage a person’s mouth, Ruggiero added.
Chewing with excessive force can put a lot of pressure on teeth, causing them to crack or chip, Ruggiero explained. The risk is even higher if cavities or other dental problems have already weakened a person’s teeth. The constant movement of the jaw can also strain the temporomandibular join (TMJ), the hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull.
A person with TMJ problems can suffer from pain, clicking or popping sounds when moving the jaw, or difficulty opening or closing the mouth. “Chewing extra hard gum can be extremely detrimental to your oral health, causing significant damage to your teeth and jaw,” Ruggiero said in a university news release. Ruggiero noted that any changes produced by facial exercis.