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I'm just wondering, if you eat sweets, but spit them out, is that healthy?

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Dr. William Singer answered

Not swallowing sweet: Chewing sweets but not swallowing will reduce the amount of calories you take in but you still have the efffect of the sweets on your teeth. Make sure to brush well.

Answered 9/11/2013

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A member asked:

I'm just wondering, if you eat sweets, but spit them out, is that healthy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Singer answered

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