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Is eating whole carrots... not cut or chopped.. bad for teeth and gums??i mean some carrots can be pretty hard on teeth n gums

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Good for gums: Eating whole fruits and vegetables is good for teeth and gums.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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A member asked:

Is eating whole carrots... not cut or chopped.. bad for teeth and gums??i mean some carrots can be pretty hard on teeth n gums

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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