India, June 24 -- It is a common perception that chewing gum is essentially a workout for the face that makes it slimmer and accentuates the jawline. This idea is responsible for many youngsters taking up chewing gum as a habit.

But does it actually work? Taking to Instagram on June 2, Dr Kiran Shete, an orthopaedic surgeon and integrative medicine specialist with over 25 years of experience, explained the reality and shared why one should be cautious of overdoing it.

According to Dr Shete, the real issue with chewing gum excessively is the effect it has on the jaws, not on a superficial level but in terms of muscle and bone health.

In his words, "Some people say that chewing gum can actually slim your face, and others call it a simple...