There are another 10 states that specify 45 days or 60 days, or have different deadlines depending on whether you dispute whatever deductions your landlord has made. But in most cases, itâs safe to assume youâll get your money back within a month. A couple of states are outliers, of course.
Studies have shown that chewing sugar-free gum after meals and snacks can help rinse off and neutralize the acids released by the bacteria in plaque, which are harmful to tooth enamel. Both the act of chewing and the flavor of the artificial sweeteners in the gum stimulate ten times the normal rate of saliva flow. Not only does the increased saliva flow neutralize the acids in your mouth, it also washes away food particles, helping to keep your teeth clean.
Backed up by research, chewing gum elevates your metabolic rate. It also allows your mouth to stay fresh and enjoy different flavors, which can be especially useful when you are dieting. There are several considerations, however, that make gum chewing not the best weight loss or weight maintenance strategy.