According to a recent study, chewing gum not only freshens your breath and cleans your teeth and gums after consuming food and drinks, but it can also help you burn a few extra calories. On the other hand, according to experts, frequent chewing of gum may be the reason for the formation of fine lines around and above the mouth.
Dr. Joel Schlesinger, a dermatologist and surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska, notes that many of his patients who chew gum regularly develop fine lines around the mouth. According to him, chewing gum is to some extent responsible for the appearance of wrinkles in addition to smoking, drinking from a straw and other facial expressions that people make. Chewing gum causes an overactivity of the facial muscles.
As a result, the skin may lose some of its volume and elasticity.
Could gum alone be responsible for a few extra wrinkles?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the position in which one sleeps can also cause wrinkles to appear. Wrinkles that appeared during sleep are often noticeable after you wake up and in most cases do not disappear. Experts advise, if you want to have smooth facial skin for a longer time, to sleep on your back. Some people's favorite stomach sleeping position usually causes small wrinkles around the nose, cheeks and chin.
