Healthy Chewing Gum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Our fundamental pillar is the quality of our chewing gum and emphasizing the originality of our manufacturers. Our moral values and standards for our products are high. Our approach is based on our own convictions, and we want to pass this on to you, our customers. Healthy Chewing Gum’s mission is to bring customers chewing gum directly from the market. We do not look for the cheapest opportunities on world markets (in Asia, Africa, South America) to import chewing gum in large bags, repackage it, and label it with our brand. Then we artificially give it a stamp of quality and pass it off as our own product. We do not want to deny the value of manufacturers who have been investing their know-how for decades into something that means a lot to them. This is now a very common phenomenon on the European continent. We are not supporters of this and do not want to participate in these practices.

We offer you brands that have been proven over many years and are active in foreign markets. Quality, sustainability, and fairness (honesty) are our cornerstones. We want our manufacturers to be able to provide a good environment for their employees. Our primary concern is not just profit, but also offering products on the market that we are proud of. We offer you something that we humans have forgotten. Chewing gum without plastic materials, without harmful chemicals, without controversial additives, without aspartame, without artificial synthetic ingredients. Simply healthy chewing gum that you can use to its full potential.

Yes. We strive to include primarily sustainable chewing gum in our portfolio. Everyone has a slightly different understanding of the term sustainability. One of our main pillars of sustainability is to bring chewing gum to the market that is free of plastic materials and harmful chemicals.

Not only that, we also want to bring to market chewing gum with a natural gum base (unlike the chewing gum commonly available on the market). Chewing gum whose gum base is chicle (an extract from the sapodilla tree). Chewing gum that is free of harmful chemicals, synthetic sweeteners, preservatives, colorants, and synthetic flavors. Sugar is often replaced with aspartame or other synthetic sweeteners—we do not want to bring that to the market. We are interested in chewing gum that is sweetened exclusively with xylitol or in combination with stevia.

Xylitol can be obtained from several sources, which have different impacts on nature and our health. Once again, we strive to ensure that our chewing gum portfolio contains only natural xylitol from birch trees. This is the purest form, often GMO-free and hypoallergenic. Not all xylitol is the same (xylitol from corn cobs – here you have the risk of GMO corn, pesticides, higher water and energy consumption during production, unsuitability for people allergic to corn – lower quality and ethics).

We also consider how chewing gum is packaged by manufacturers to be important. We always give preference to manufacturers who strive to minimize their impact on the planet and make recycling easier for our customers.

We package orders from you (our customers), as well as orders from distributors, e-shops, and brick-and-mortar stores, in a way that does not burden the environment. You won’t find traditional adhesive tape here. We pack our products in recyclable paper boxes with paper tape. This means that our packages can be easily recycled. We don’t do this because it’s trendy or because society now demands it. We don’t do it just to make you like us. We do it primarily because it makes us feel good, and we firmly believe that it helps our suffering planet. This resonates in all our activities. That’s how we think.

Yes, you can throw it in the compost. The gum is biodegradable in approximately 9–12 months. Even The Humble Co. packaging is completely compostable, as it is made of paper and the inner sleeve is made of biopolymer. The entire packaging can be sorted as paper (blue container in the Czech Republic/Slovakia).

Yes. We pride ourselves on not bringing goods to market by buying them in bulk (at a low price) and repackaging them to create our own brand (as is done by the vast majority of retail chains, which are primarily concerned with profit). We want to bring our customers quality goods just as the manufacturers create them. They invest years of know-how into a product, and then someone buys it, repackages it, and passes it off as their own without any respect. We don’t want that. Our goods come in their original packaging (original). That is our goal.

Yes, we have set ourselves the goal of selling only healthy chewing gum that is completely free of plastic materials and harmful chemicals. It does not contain any controversial ingredients, including synthetic sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol, acesulfame K, BHT and BHA, synthetic dyes – carminic acid (carmine), brilliant blue FCF, synthetic flavors – perfumes that seem fine to you (because you’re used to them), but have nothing to do with the real taste. We always place great emphasis on the quality and origin of our chewing gum. Our chewing gum is sweetened only with xylitol (only from birch trees – not corn xylitol or even synthetic xylitol) or in combination with natural stevia.

Yes, it is now commonplace for chewing gum to be sugar-free. Most manufacturers have switched to producing sugar-free chewing gum. We have long considered this to be the norm. Many studies have shown that sugar in chewing gum accelerates the development of tooth decay. That is why most chewing gum on the market no longer contains sugar. Unfortunately, manufacturers began replacing sugar with a synthetic sweetener — aspartame — which over time proved to be a bad choice. This has been known for many years, but it was not until 2023 that aspartame was finally classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Group 2B substance, i.e., a potentially carcinogenic substance. This means that it is a substance that can potentially cause cancer. This step has finally alerted consumers that they should be wary of this substance, especially in food.

Yes, it is very beneficial. If the gum is free of plastic materials and harmful chemicals and is sweetened only with xylitol (birch xylitol) without any other artificial sweeteners, synthetic colors, or preservatives, then it combines the very beneficial advantages of gum with health-promoting xylitol. With this gum, you will enjoy all the benefits of chewing 100%. By chewing healthy gum, you can reduce the incidence of tooth decay in yourself and your children.

Yes, we dare say that chewing gum with xylitol can reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases. As a result, you may see a reduction in the costs of visiting your local doctor and subsequent treatment (sick pay/nursing allowance/medicines and their unhealthy side effects on the body). How is this possible? Chewing increases the natural flow of saliva in the oral cavity, which reduces dry mouth and naturally reduces susceptibility by accelerating regeneration in the oral cavity. In layman’s terms, you lubricate your oral cavity (tongue, gums, pharynx, esophagus, larynx, etc.). Your saliva has natural healing properties. Chewing gum therefore reduces the incidence of respiratory diseases. Xylitol has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Thanks to our chewing gum, you can reduce the incidence of rhinitis or manage it better. You can reduce the incidence of middle ear infections. You will experience the higher temperatures you were used to less often. That’s fantastic, don’t you think? You can try it for yourself and after a year or even six months of chewing gum, think about whether this is really the case. Try it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

No, it isn’t. Don’t worry. It has been proven that swallowing gum is not a problem. It may just feel uncomfortable immediately after swallowing. Gum passes through the body without causing any harm to health. It’s different when gum gets stuck in your throat. But that’s the case with any food. Everything you’ve heard about the dangers of swallowing gum is a myth.

Yes. Chewing gum with activated charcoal can help whiten your teeth naturally. Without harmful chemicals and without plastic materials. Unlike commonly available chewing gum, which can cause harmful side effects to your health due to its composition. Find out more about chewing gum – Gud Gum activated charcoal spearmint (teeth whitening) >

Yes. Chewing gum naturally increases saliva flow. Saliva literally “lubricates” the oral cavity. The increased amount of saliva stimulates regeneration and prevents dry mouth.

If you want to get through a period during and after taking antibiotics, during or after a cold, after long flights, or during long business meetings, you can also use our lozenges or spray, which are specifically designed to combat dry mouth. It is very convenient that they can be used at any time of the day. Even if you go to bed in the evening after brushing your teeth and find that you have dry mouth that irritates you and makes you cough, you can use a lozenge for dry mouth without having to brush your teeth again (of course, it is necessary to brush your teeth twice a day). The lozenges are sweetened with xylitol, so they even protect you against tooth decay. You can use dry mouth lozenges at night without any qualms. Zero calories, zero refined sugar, replaced with xylitol. If you have chronic dry mouth, consult your doctor. Or, of course, you can try our lozenges or mouth spray to see if they help you, and if so, you’ve found the perfect helper that’s free of harmful chemicals. If it is a short-term issue, try the effects of healthy chewing gum, moisturizing lozenges, or mouth spray – specialists in dry mouth. The spray is a great tool to keep in your backpack/handbag if you are at work and cannot chew gum or suck on a lozenge. In just a few seconds, you can spray it into your mouth, impregnate it, improve the taste, protect your teeth, and get rid of the unpleasant feeling of dry mouth. An elegant solution.

Yes, you can save money. Many studies have proven, and we have also tested ourselves, that if you regularly chew our sugar-free gum with xylitol, you can reduce the occurrence of cavities, discoloration on the surface of your teeth, reduce the occurrence of plaque, increase natural saliva production, which has a beneficial effect not only on your teeth, but also the entire oral and ear cavities. You can also get rid of frequent canker sores and even dry mouth. Chewing gum naturally stimulates higher saliva flow, which “lubricates” the oral cavity. This has many health benefits. Saliva is beneficial. Chewing gum can help you with saliva – literally.

Yes, some flavors have a shorter taste, but only some – when compared to commonly available chewing gum made from plastic materials and containing harmful chemicals. For gum that does not contain so-called flavor enhancers, the length of the flavor is influenced by the flavor contained in the gum.

Our gum (gum without plastic materials and harmful chemicals) contains only the best ingredients without any controversial additives.
Healthy chewing gum is manufactured with the utmost care by producers with many years of experience. They are constantly improving their production processes. We carefully select producers who share our values. We want to bring our customers the very best.
You will pay a different price for healthy chewing gum than for commonly available gum. However, this gum does not contain plastic materials (which are often the cheapest), harmful chemicals, the synthetic sweetener aspartame (one of the cheapest sweeteners on the market), or synthetic substances that should not be in gum due to their negative health effects.

Chew sugar-free gum sweetened exclusively with natural xylitol for at least 20 minutes immediately after every meal or drink. Ideally, this should be 3-5 times a day. Chewing naturally increases saliva flow, reduces the occurrence of cavities, and helps enamel recover from acid attacks. This neutralizes the acids in plaque that damage tooth enamel. You will significantly improve your dental hygiene. If you suffer from tooth discoloration, chewing gum can help.

Yes. Chewing gum increases saliva production and, whenever you need it, will freshen your breath for a short time, reducing bad breath. You will feel better.

Yes. Chewing gum naturally increases saliva flow. Saliva can literally “lubricate” the oral cavity. Thanks to the increased amount of saliva, regeneration can be initiated or dry mouth can be prevented (for prevention).

If you want to bridge a period during and after taking antibiotics, during a cold or after a cold, you can also use our XyliDENT lozenges or XyliDENT moisturizing spray, which are specifically designed to bridge dry mouth.

What’s really nice is that you can use them anytime during the day. Even if you go to bed in the evening after brushing your teeth and find that you have a dry mouth that makes you cough, you can use a lozenge for dry mouth without having to brush your teeth again. The lozenges are sweetened with natural birch xylitol (no corn or synthetic xylitol), so they even protect you against tooth decay. You can use dry mouth lozenges at night without any qualms. It is important to use the lozenges correctly. Place them under your tongue – do not suck on them actively, but let them dissolve. You can sleep with them in your mouth at night. The longer they dissolve, the longer their effect.

Zero calories, zero refined sugar replaced with xylitol.

If you have chronic dry mouth, consult your doctor or try our lozenges yourself to see if they help/relieve your symptoms. Then you can decide – you will see the results. If it is a short-term issue, use chewing gum, lozenges, and spray.

The spray is a great tool to keep in your backpack or purse if you are at work and cannot chew gum or suck on lozenges. In just a few seconds, you can spray it into your mouth to improve taste, protect your teeth, and get rid of the unpleasant feeling of dry mouth. An elegant solution.

Yes. That’s a very good approach. In our opinion, it’s the best combination. It is said that you should drink a glass of water after every coffee. Honestly, that won’t help you much. Try chewing healthy gum after coffee – this will activate your saliva. Chew sugar-free gum sweetened with xylitol for at least 20 minutes. This will ensure that coffee or sugar does not cause any problems for your teeth. This will prevent problems that can arise when drinking coffee.

Yes. Chew after lemonade, coffee, or any sweet drink that contains coloring or sugar. This will always restore the pH in your mouth to the correct level and naturally restore order in your mouth. You will wash away acids and protect your teeth from the consequences. In addition, you will delight your taste buds. Coffee leaves an unpleasant taste in everyone’s mouth. Chewing gum will change that. What’s more, you won’t be an unpleasant companion due to bad breath.

Yes, of course. Chewing gum is also suitable for children. It is generally known that children can chew gum from the moment they are able to realize that gum is meant to be chewed and not swallowed. Every child realizes this at a different age, and it also depends on the approach and support of the parents at the beginning. A child will swallow gum a few times and then not want to repeat it. They will learn to avoid this if they are sensible. Children under the age of 11 are not able to take care of their teeth with sufficient discipline on their own. Don’t blame them for this. Children generally cannot do this until the age of 11 (with some exceptions). Parents should help their children with brushing their teeth until this age, or at least help them to brush regularly and properly. If you also teach your children to chew gum after every meal, after sweets and sweet drinks, you’ve won. Chewing gum can be considered a functional means of supplementary dental hygiene, combining duty with pleasure. What child would not like to chew sweet gum (sweetened with xylitol, which cares for teeth and can reduce tooth decay by up to 40%)? Chewing gum protects children’s teeth from acid attacks through the natural production of increased saliva flow, which can significantly reduce tooth decay.

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