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Army Develops New Chewing Gum

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the losing-flavor-on-a-gunstock-overnight dept.

IEBEYEBALL writes "The Army is developing a new chewing gum to help soldiers fight dental problems in the field. The gum takes the place of brushing teeth, which the soldier in a combat situation might not have time or means to do. This sounds like the perfect solution for the geek on the go!"

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  1. Sounds nice, but the dentist told me... by NCraig · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I've been told a few times that if you don't floss you might as well not even brush. I don't see how any gum could possibly be effective in the same way as flossing.

    However, I'm impressed that the Army has finally found something of use for both soldiers and really lazy people.