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Is chewing gum or eating fruit okay when i'm craving sweets?
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Yes,,,,but...: Chew sugarless gum or gum sweetened with xylitol is the best. Fruit is healthy, but it still contains sugar. If you can't brush after you eat fruit chew the gum...It will help increase salivary flow which helps prevent cavities.
Answered 11/1/2013
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