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I'm pregnant and have actually found myself eating toothpaste at times. i also crave chewing gum, been swallowing it too. how bad is this for my baby?

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in 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.

Dr Krauser and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Not bad at all: It's not bad because Fluoride does not cross the placenta and cannot affect the baby.

Answered 9/28/2016

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