Is Swallowing Gum Really Dangerous?

Everyone's heard the myth that gum stays in your gut for seven years if you swallow it.

Is Swallowing Gum Really Dangerous? There is a long-held urban myth that gum will stay in your system for seven years if swallowed. So what actually happens when you swallow a piece? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Which Type of Mouthwash Works Best?  MORE What Causes a Metallic Taste in Your Mouth?  MORE Why Healthy Digestion Begins in the Mouth  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.