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A member asked:

Will your nose get thinner by chewing gum ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Chewing gum will not slenderize the nose.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2021

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I have a bridge, i brush, gargle with mouth wash, chew gum, and my breath still has an ordor, can you help me correct this probl is there something i can buy or this there something that I am not doing to resolve this problem.

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