Chewing gum
Chewing gum is like
confectionery,
but it is made to be chewed, not swallowed.Unsweetened (
sugar
free) chewing gum stimulates
saliva
production, and helps to clean the surface of the
teeth
(even sugary gum may be helpful, since the sugar dissolves out very quickly).
Bubblegum
is a type of chewing gum that is especially designed for blowing bubbles. Chicle
is a
latex product that
is widely used as a base for chewing gum.
See also Mohave.