We have all heard of terrible things that take place inside our stomach when we swallow gum. But is it really that big of a deal if you forget to spit it out? Following is a transcript of the video.

Dear Angela, my 11-year-old son is always chewing chewing gum. My mother told me not to 'eat' this for long periods of time as it can wear away the stomach lining.

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