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can you chew gum while pregnant
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Can you chew gum: Yes. Should you chew gum. No. Stimulates ago-vegal reflex causing increase in stomach acid and digestive enzyme production. If it's a sugared gum ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
Any: Any type you'd like. Avoid sugared gum.
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Dr. Phillip Frist answered
46 years experience Dentistry
Xylitol best: Stay away from the "sugar free" gums. There is too much controversy about these and how they may be adversely affecting different organs. Xylitol ap ... Read More
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Nimz answered
43 years experience Dentistry
Yes. : Yes gum is safe . Don't over do it. Brush frequently to avoid cavities. Do not do xylitol gum as research is still undecided on safety during pregna ... Read More
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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered
45 years experience Dentistry
Great Question- #1: I have never been asked that question before. I would not think that chewing gum can be unsafe during pregnancy, but sugarless gum, with some of the ... Read More
Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered
45 years experience Dentistry
Great question- #2: Chewing gum excessively, especially if not chewing equally on both the right and left sides of the mouth, can possibly lead to some tmj/tmd issues. S ... Read More
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered
29 years experience Emergency Medicine
N0 ASPARTAME: Aspartame is a neurotoxin to the brain so absolutely not. If you must chew gum then use a regular gum that is not sugar free with real sugar and not ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered
42 years experience Periodontics
Read this carefully: Chewing gum may not be a problem, but too much Fluoride is not good for your baby, please stopping eating it.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
No worries: It will pass
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Warren Everett answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: this is acomon and incosequential problem
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Better than smoking: There are data suggesting that the nicotine causes subtle decreases in blood flow through the placenta & over time has a negative effect on the fetus. ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Probably: Nothing in pregnancy or life or 100% safe for everyone. Having said that ginger has been used extensively especially in Asia without any known adverse ... Read More
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Zach Patrick answered
13 years experience Emergency Medicine
Yes: Gum should not have any problems. Just be careful not to get any caffeine added gums.
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