# Gum

Scientists have found direct evidence of oral bacteria in arterial plaque, linking gum disease to hardening of the arteries. This discovery reinforces the importance of oral hygiene for overall cardiovascular health.

### About Gum
Gum refers to both a chewy confection and the tissues surrounding the teeth.  

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[--] Week: [---------] -94%  
[--] Month: [-------------] -49%  
[--] Months: [--------------] -0.71%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +325%  
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1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-02-25  

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[--] Month: [-----] +35%  
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The most influential creators that mention Gum in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)         | [--]    | [----------] | [---]   | [---------]   |
| [@jessikabaileyg](/creator/tiktok/jessikabaileyg)      | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@DoctorTristanPeh](/creator/youtube/DoctorTristanPeh) | [--]    | [---------]  | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@mariam.asmr1](/creator/tiktok/mariam.asmr1)          | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@zigzagworld](/creator/youtube/zigzagworld)           | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@asianetnews](/creator/youtube/asianetnews)           | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@candyasmrsweet](/creator/youtube/candyasmrsweet)     | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@ohcoka](/creator/youtube/ohcoka)                     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@littlemunchypuff](/creator/youtube/littlemunchypuff) | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@evan070608](/creator/tiktok/evan070608)              | [--]   | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |

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### Sentiment: 76%
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Current Value: 76%  
Daily Average: 80%  
[--] Week: 73% +1%  
[--] Month: 73% -9%  
[--] Months: 73% -7%  
[--] Year: 73% -12%  
1-Year High: 96% on 2025-06-29  
1-Year Low: 55% on 2025-11-11  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Oral Hygiene and Health: (30%) Research highlights the link between gum disease and serious health issues like stroke, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
- Cultural Significance of Gum: (25%) Discussions around the cultural relevance of chewing gum, with many users expressing its role in maintaining fresh breath even with regular hygiene practices.
- Product Reviews and Experiences: (20%) Users share their experiences with various gum products, including ASMR unboxing, taste reviews, and discussions about specific brands and flavors.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Health Risks of Gum Disease: (15%) Studies indicate a correlation between gum disease and an increased risk of stroke, with oral bacteria found in the arterial plaque.
  

### Top Gum News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Live Oral Bacteria Found In Arterial Plaque ScienceDaily Gum disease has been linked to hardening of the arteries for nearly a decade and scientists have long fingered a gang of oral bacteria as the obvious suspects behind many cases of the vessel-clogging killer. Now University of Florida researchers have cornered the bacterial ringleaders of gum disease inside human artery-clogging plaque — the first concrete evidence to place the pathogens at the heart of the circulatory crime scene"  
[News Link](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/03/050329134246.htm) [@ScienceDaily](/creator/x/ScienceDaily) 2022-11-19T11:00Z 312.9K followers, 15.1M engagements


"Here's What Happens If You Stop Brushing Your Teeth - Business Insider Nearly half of Americans don't brush their teeth enough. This opens the door for a bacteria invasion leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Even worse you might increase your risk for issues like kidney disease and dementia"  
[News Link](https://www.businessinsider.com/what-happens-stop-brushing-teeth-2018-9) [@BusinessInsider](/creator/x/BusinessInsider) 2019-01-04T01:00Z 4.1M followers, 1.5M engagements



### Top Gum Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

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"DID YOU KNOW: its possible to grieve and demand the truth about a killer at the same time many of us can also walk and chew gum Sharan Kaur: Tumbler Ridge tragedy exposes how culture wars can corrupt our capacity for grief https://t.co/eOApjXqlY5 Sharan Kaur: Tumbler Ridge tragedy exposes how culture wars can corrupt our capacity for grief https://t.co/eOApjXqlY5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/preta_6/status/2022407524536946946) [@preta_6](/creator/x/preta_6) 2026-02-13T20:28Z 87.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Your man dey drink boba & mentos gum dey come beg for money 🤣🤣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/WiaseNyame/status/2022386657123852635) [@WiaseNyame](/creator/x/WiaseNyame) 2026-02-13T19:05Z 17.6K followers, [----] engagements


"My gaffer Igor Tudor back on the touchline with real fire and passion proper energy on the sidelines again. No more Thomas Frank stood there aggressively chewing gum with his mouth wide open. Football needs emotion and Tudor brings it in abundance. 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NLAHamilton/status/2022375168543203430) [@NLAHamilton](/creator/x/NLAHamilton) 2026-02-13T18:19Z [----] followers, 19.1K engagements


"The closer our geriatric elites get to their own deaths the more eager they are to wreak suffering & death on the world always for the most moral reasons of course. Pelosi is [--]. Like Trump & Biden she doesnt have much time left but by gum theyll make the weak pay for it. Is there a way to bring about a regime fall in Iran without using American force "Use economic forces" @SpeakerPelosi told us in the #POLITICOPub at #MSC2025. "There are ways that can cripple their economy. And some of those have been in the works." https://t.co/VSPQcLEc5V Is there a way to bring about a regime fall in Iran"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MarkAmesExiled/status/2022352721073041571) [@MarkAmesExiled](/creator/x/MarkAmesExiled) 2026-02-13T16:50Z 84.9K followers, 14.7K engagements

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