If you were shocked by the hundreds of thousands of microplastics we swallow when we chew gum, you’re in for another spook.

this habit could lead to the consumption of approximately 30,000 microplastics per year. He further stated: "The idea that chewing gum might be a source of microplastics is not that new in itself ...

“These findings suggest that chewing gum may lead to the direct ingestion of microplastics, potentially posing health risks,” the authors wrote. “Our goal is not to alarm anybody,” said ...

Yet if left unchecked it could lead to receding gums and gum pockets, bone deterioration, and finally, tooth loss. In fact, periodontitis, the most severe form of gum disease, is the leading cause ...