Should kids be allowed to chew gum at school to promote dental health?

I chewed gum almost every day while growing up (sugar-free of course), and didn't get a cavity until I was 26. I asked my dentist if the gum helped, and he said that it does help to remove food from your teeth after you eat. Since schools claim to be concerned about the dental health of children, but don't allow them time to brush their teeth, wouldn't it be beneficial for the children to be able to chew a piece of gum after meals?

I would definitely say yes to that. I brush after every meal I eat, but in school I don't have time. Chewing gum helps get the food out and gives my breath a good smell. I would promote chewing gum in all schools (as long as nobody distracts anyone, of course).

my skool allows gum

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well chewing gum keeps them awake in class

yes and it keeps the kids quiet

yes yes and yes.

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no, because they can chew gum at home just as well as they can at school at get the same result! this is just another excuse for them to be able to chew gum at school! DUH

its because of gum sticking the the carpet ground and under desks,
if it gets in someones hair its a disaster to get out,

ok say kids are allwoed chewing gum most of them are goign to put it under desks.

thats why the schools dont allow it but you can still encourage your kids to chew gum outside school.

I agree what you are trying to say if you mean they should be able to chew gum. The problem is schools do not want children chewing gum in school because they stick it under their desks and its a big distraction to other students because they chew with their mouth open. But i agree that they should be able to chew gum. But not like fruit flavored gum mint gum. I am very happy to help!