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Don’t Mess with My Chewing Gum

Before I got all old and stuff, chewing gum was my currency. I could be paid in sticks, cubes, tape, or even the shredded stuff would do. As an adult I still love chewing gum. It helps me focus, curbs my appetite, and even keeps my smile bright. This post includes sponsored content from Trident but all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

Buy Trident chewing gum during the week of 9/20/2015 and help support a great cause! #HealthySmiles #sponsored

Trident is my Favorite Chewing Gum

Did you know chewing Trident for 20 minutes after eating and drinking helps to clean and protect teeth? Of course you’re also supposed to brush twice a day for 2 minutes, floss, and visit your dentist every 6 months. But when you’re at school, stuck in the car, or at the office without a toothbrush or sink, chewing a fresh stick of minty chewing gum can be totally refreshing. The fact that it’s also good for your teeth is a huge bonus. Plus, four out of five dentists surveyed would recommend Trident to their patients.

Buy Trident chewing gum during the week of 9/20/2015 and help support a great cause! #HealthySmiles #sponsored
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Personally, I always made it a point to chew minty gum while taking tests. I vaguely remember hearing that they had done studies on this and found that mint helps you concentrate. It totally helped me. My kids also stock up on mint chewing gum during test season. I also keep a jar by our homework station. It’s a fun little reward to enjoy while getting your work done.

If you’re not a fan of mint, there are also great fruit flavors like Tropical Twist. When I’m trying to avoid eating too many sweets, a stick of fruity gum helps quench that craving.

Support Smiles Across America – THIS COMING WEEK!

During the week of September 20, 2015, every pack of Trident chewing gum purchased will spur a $0.05 donation to Smiles Across America, up to $250,000. (Void in AL, MA, and SC.)

Buy Trident chewing gum during the week of 9/20/2015 and help support a great cause! #HealthySmiles #sponsored

Trident has supported Oral Health America’s non-profit program Smiles Across America for the past 11 years, donating more than $2,500,000. This donation has helped more than two million children in need get preventative dental care, so they can have a healthy smile, an important part of overall health.

What is your favorite chewing gum flavor?

Joni Mason

Saturday 26th of September 2015

My favorite chewing gum flavor is Dentyne gum. As I was growing up my grandmother always had at least 1 pack in her purse and passing pieces out to the kiddos at church. I'm glad to see that Trident is helping support Smiles Across America by donating proceeds of their profits.

Julie Wood

Saturday 26th of September 2015

I love chewing sour apple flavored gum also watermelon is one of my favorite flavors. I like Trident gum! It tastes the best.

M.Clark

Saturday 26th of September 2015

I am not a chewing gum person, so I don't have a favorite flavor. Smiles Across America does sound like a great cause. Thank you for sharing this post.

ellen beck

Friday 18th of September 2015

Hmm I think my favorite is probably the good old bazooka flavor. I dont know what flavor you would call it, but I like it.

cassie

Wednesday 16th of September 2015

ha! that's so funny about chewing gum as currency. Thinking back on it, that's totally what it's like as a kid. I was all about the bubbletape. Nowadays I usually stick with cinnamon gum