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Does chewing gum on my left side make my left cheek bigger?
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Only if you chew 24h/day, day and night, for months. Chewing gum can, however, stimulate your vagovagal reflex (look it up) which can leads to excessive stomach acid.
Answered 5/8/2023
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No evidence of this in literature. Try chewing on left side sometimes, but chew sugarless gum to avoid cavities.
Answered 5/12/2023
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