Chewing gum requires muscle overactivity in the cheeks. When done consistently, it causes the collagen to break down and skin to lose elasticity, which (yep, you guessed it) leads to wrinkles on the cheeks and around the mouth, Dr. Shah says. Good news: It’s best to avoid gum-chewing every day, but occasional chewing won’t cause the problem.
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