How to Give up Bubble Gum

Whether you are an occasional chewer or a non-stop chomper, bubble gum chewing is bad for your teeth and is generally unattractive. Make a few behavioral changes and kick the bubble gum habit for good.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Sugarless gum
• Sugarless mints
• Fruits and vegetables

1. Substitute sugarless gum for bubble gum. Unlike sugar laden bubble gum, sugarless gum can actually be good for your teeth because it stimulates saliva, which washes bacteria from the teeth. Certain brands of sugar free gum have bubble gum flavor to get you the sweet pink treat you crave.
2. Occupy your mouth. Bubble gum chewers are often restless and need something in their mouth to satiate an oral fixation. Try a sugarless mint or even some fruit or crunchy vegetables. This helps improve your breath and gives your mouth something to do without the chomping and sugar rush of bubble gum.
3. Observe other bubble gum chewers. Notice how unattractive they look constantly chewing bubble gum. See the sticky pink residue on their lips and chins from popping obnoxious bubbles. Vow to never be like that. Use the negative reinforcement of other bubble gum addicts to remind you of why you are trying to give up bubble gum.
4. Practice whistling. If you simply must pucker up and blow, try whistling a happy tune. While it could be annoying, it is more acceptable to your friends, family and coworkers than popping enormous bubbles all day long.