Gum Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Gum Cancer?
   Doews anybody know what gum cancer looks like and feels like?

   • ANSWER:
     allthegumcancerpictures.info

2. QUESTION:
   How long with it take for me to get gum cancer?
   i am 16, i dip about 2-4 times a day, every day for 14 months.
   my dad has dipped for 32 years with no signs of cancer, and my brother for 5 years which they both do just as much as i do. i do longcut grizzly and copenhagen. i have no signs of receding gums or anything like that. i brush my teeth two times a day, so im very clean about it. i want an educated guessimate. please share your info with me. thanks

   • ANSWER:
     There is no rule or timetable for this sort of thing you may never get oral cancer. Doing chew only increases your risk for it.

3. QUESTION:
   I removed a tooth one year ago.and till now i have not placed an artificial one .can i have gum cancer or dis?
   i mean can i just continue without a tooth or not.do i need to keep new one.is it must?i feel pain some times in the gum without tooth so i fear of cancer or some other diseases.what are the symptoms?chances?

   • ANSWER:
     Talk to your dentist. You should ask for a X-Ray to be sure that your tooth socket is clean.

4. QUESTION:
   Can you get cancer or gum disease from the bagged chewing tobacco since there isnt as many additivies as cans?
   a friend told me that the bagged tobacco is a healtheir option as to the cans (i.e. skoal/cope etc) becasue theres not as many uhm idk additivites? is the bagged chewing tobacco a healthier alternative and can it be cancer forming or gum disease forming?

   • ANSWER:
     Yes – not good

5. QUESTION:
   can you get cancer or gum disease when you use crest whitestrips ?
   I recently bought a box of Crest Premium Whitestrips and applied it at least 3 times (1 and a half days)

   1). And when i told my friend that i started using them my friend told me that some people got gum disease and cancer from using this.

   Is that true ?

   2). also people have been telling me that it’s ok to swallow the gel.
   is that true?

   3). do you also rinse with water after i take them off?

   4). does it make your gums all weak?

   • ANSWER:
     THE TRUTH IS;
     1. NO THESE DON’T CAUSE CANCER OR GUM DISEASE.

     2. AVOID SWALLOWING THE GEL. IF YOU DO ON OCCASION YOU WILL NOT BE INJURED.

     3. DO NOT RINSE AFTER USE, BUT DO BRUSH AWAY THE EXCESS GEL THAT REMAINS.

     4. IT MAY CAUSE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVITY BUT DOESN’T CAUSE WEAK GUMS.

6. QUESTION:
   How long should a person chew nicotine gum and can get you get throat cancer from it?
   My uncle has stopped smoking and he’s been chewing nicotine gum off and on again for a couple of years and what not. He heard that you can get throat cancer from chewing nicotine gum and he wants to know how long a person should chew nicotine gum for..

   Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     Nicotine is not a carcinogen. He can chew it forever and not get cancer from it. In fact, far better to chew the gum than to use tobacco products in any form.

7. QUESTION:
   Is it true that aspartame is a cancer causing ingredient in gum?
   Is it true that aspartame is a cancer causing ingredients in gum? I know that they did lab tests on rats and it was found connected to some cancers, but what about for humans? Almost all gum contains it and BHA and BHT, is gum safe to eat with these ingredients? What kind of gum is the most safe?

   • ANSWER:
     I stay away from all aspartame products for this reason and can’t stand seeing children that drink or eat anything that is diet (especially diet pop).

8. QUESTION:
   My upper left side gum is swelling like the size of a marble from 3 years. Is it jaw/gum tumor/cancer?
   But there is no pain and no bleeding and also not any headek. Generaly i donot filled that the gum is swelling but when i touch the gum the i fill that the jaw is swelling? Pls help me. Can it make my life short?

   • ANSWER:
     You should go to the doctor.
     Good luck and I hope you’re okay.

9. QUESTION:
   Can chewing niccorette gum cause cancer?
   I was wondering what causes cancer from smoking. Is it nicotine or the added ingredients that causes cancer.

   • ANSWER:
     It is the over 400 chemicals that naturally exist in tobacco that give off carcinogens when the tobacco is burned.

     Nicotine itself is much less damaging.

10. QUESTION:
    can you get cancer from chewing gum and smoking?
    ive heard that you can get cancer from chewing gum and smoking at the same time. is that true? and can you get it from chewing gum right after you smoke?

    • ANSWER:
      Chewing gum doesn’t cause cancer; chewing tobacco does. It causes a particularly nasty form that disfigures your face. Smoking tobacco also causes cancer – lung cancer – which has a very high mortality rate. Chewing gum before or after you smoke does not make smoking any more or less toxic.

11. QUESTION:
    Is nicotine gum dangerous? Can it cause cancer? How do I quit smoking?
    I want to quit smoking. I was thinking of different options besides the Rx route. I was wondering is nicotine gum dangerous as in cancerous? I know some people who just switched addictions from ciggs to the gum. Is it the nicotine that causes cancer or the other chemicals in cigarettes? What is the “healthiest” was to quit smoking…besides cold turkey.
    Ciggerettes are .50 here in TX now…I know what you mean!

    • ANSWER:
      tobacco is what gives you cancer, not the nicotine. Also all the other crap. i would go with the gum or patch (gum taste horrible)

12. QUESTION:
    does rinsing you mouth with hydrogen peroxide cause gum cancer?
    Is there any harm in rinsing your mouth with hydrogen peroxide?

    • ANSWER:
      none

13. QUESTION:
    How much 5 gum do you need to chew to cause cancer?
    I heard that 5 gum has something called Aspartame which causes cancer how much do you need to chew to get cancer?>

    • ANSWER:
      ALOT. Dont quote me on this, but I dont sujest you test this. This is coming from experince.

14. QUESTION:
    Why does all chewing gum contain the cancer causing sweetener aspartame now, does the government want us dead?
    so they don’t have to pay social security because everyone will die of cancer after about 10 years of chewing the gum

    • ANSWER:
      Chewing gum manufacturers ran away from natural sugar because of the public stigma that it will rot your teeth. To be fair, cancer scares tend to sell more insurance policies than dental health ones.

15. QUESTION:
    Is it true that too much chewing of bubble gum causes cancer?
    I chew lots of them.

    • ANSWER:
      Well its not so much the gum, more your aspritane (totally spelt wrong) intake.
      Aspritane is in gum, pop, splenda, crystal light and such which is not exactly proven to be the healthiest in the long run

16. QUESTION:
    I had a a ulcer against my check and gum and it might turned into cancer is that what it is?
    i got the first half of a root canal done and then after the pain went away an ulcer appeared between my cheek and gum. it hurt at first just like any ulcer. but then it seemed to break open. it looks raw and is kind of impressed into my cheek. its white and hurts constantly. is this just an ordinary ulcer waiting to go away or can this be the begining of mouth cancer.

    • ANSWER:
      it need not be cancer.
      just it may be an infection which can be cured by medication by orthodontist/dentist. No apprehensions about mouth cancer, please.

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17. QUESTION:
    What are the first signs of mouth cancer, or other gum and mouth related diseases because of smokeless tobacco?
    I’m quite the dipper. My mouth seems to take it ok but, I don’t want to wake up one morning with half my gum line missing or find a “lump”. What are some things I can look for?

    • ANSWER:
      You may see a white or keratinized area, sometimes it can be silvery. This is not always an indication of cancer, but irritation to the tissue that can later lead to abnormal cell formation. I used to work in an office that offered oral cancer screenings by a machine called a “Velscope”. It is basically a non-invasive oral cancer screening that uses a high intensity light and a filtered scope allowing the clinician to see abnormal cells way before they can be detected by the naked eye. Usually by the time the naked eye can detect something abmormal, the prognosis is poor. I recommend getting a Velscope screening, and doing that once a year just to stay in check. A lot of offices don’t have them though because they are fairly new and very expensive.

      Basically, for the best results, I’d just call the dentists in your area and ask if they offer an “enhanced” oral cancer screening, and specify that you want more than just a visual exam.

      Also, if you are worried about cancer and don’t want to stop chewing, try switching sides to give your tissue a break every now and then.

18. QUESTION:
    Everyone in my family chews tobacco except me. Can I still get lip or gum cancer from second hand chewing?

    • ANSWER:
      So long as your mom doesn’t spit in the frying pan while she’s cooking you should be okay.

19. QUESTION:
    Is it true that you can get cancer from chewing gum regularly?
    I chew a lot of gum and that’s what my friend told me.

    • ANSWER:
      Radioactive gum maybe. Other than that gum won’t give you cancer.

      David

20. QUESTION:
    has a cinnoman trident gum wrapper ever said that it may cause cancer?
    2 years ago “supposedly” my friend found a wrapper of cinnoman trident gum that said it may cause cancer. has anyone else seen this anywhere?

    • ANSWER:
      i don’t know about cancer but i know if you eat to much of trident gum it has a laxative affect

21. QUESTION:
    If you chew gum whilst smoking can you get cancer?
    If you chew gum whilst smoking can you get cancer?

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22. QUESTION:
    How long does it take for smokeless tobaccos effects to start? like cancer and gum disease?
    Ive been dipping for about 6 months now and i know that its really stupid but i still love the buzz. I use about a tin a week when i get it but usually take a week off between tins

    • ANSWER:
      Just stop now before you’re too addicted- anything in moderation isn’t bad and that’s what you’re doing, using it moderately- god put it on this earth for a reason it is pretty sick stuff though ;p oh and you can start growing green fuzz on your tounge from it lol

23. QUESTION:
    Is it true that stride gum causes cancer?
    because on the case it says CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE and my brother said that causes cancer.

    • ANSWER:
      Like many things, it contains Phenylalanine, which is ok to have, but I believe if you expose yourself to large quantities of it, or over a long period of time, it could eventually hurt you.

      Personally, I love Stride gum… but it’s not the only gum with Phenylalanine in it. Also, diet sodas contain it. So just be careful how much you digest.

24. QUESTION:
    How likely are you to get gum disease or mouth cancer from smokless tobacco?
    I just want to know, not doing it. What are the chances to get a mouth disease from smokless tobacco such as snus or chewing tobacco if someone days it a few times a week for a few years. Example like 4 times a week for 3 years

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25. QUESTION:
    Does white lesions on lower right gum and cheekl mean oral cancer?
    My son has been referred to an oral surgeon possibly biopsy to be done this friday.He is only 16 has been chewing and getting it from friends at school whos parents buy it for them.I am scared to death a nervous wreck .He is my baby and my only child .I am scared of what i’ve read on line and that the dentist didint like the looks of it.On his lower gums his teeth are all white but you can see through his gum tissue like it is transparent .

    • ANSWER:
      White lesions that could be cancerous is called leukoplakia…any white lesions that do not resolve itself in two weeks should be evaluated and considered for a biopsy to obtain a definitive diagnosis.
      Early detection saves lives.

      http://www.smiles4ever.net/oral-cancer.htm

26. QUESTION:
    Is there such a thing as gum cancer?
    Is getting a dental x-ray dangerous?

    • ANSWER:
      There is such a thing as oral cancer, but the #1 cause of that is use of chewing tobacco (also referred to as “snuff” or “dip”). You’d have to get an awful lot of dental X-rays to put yourself at risk for oral cancer.

27. QUESTION:
    Can smoking Resin, which is leftover residue from marijuana, cause a type of Gum or possibly Throat cancer?
    Not been smoking any resin lately. I have heard rumors it may cause something.

    • ANSWER:
      Yes!

28. QUESTION:
    Is it true that Stride gum really causes cancer?
    because on the case it says that it contains PHENYLALANINE and my dad says that it causes cancer and im not allowed to chew it anymore. help??

    • ANSWER:
      No, it’s not true. Not harmful unless you have PKU. I think you would know if that were the case.

      Read up here: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/phenylalanine-000318.htm

29. QUESTION:
    How much gum does it take to give you cancer?
    Hi im 15 and i just started to ejoy chewing gum. Ive heard rumors about this aspartame. How much gum is safe to chew a day?

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30. QUESTION:
    Can you get mouth cancer from chewing gum?
    My teacher said you can.I dont know if this is just to stop me chewing in class,but is it true?

    • ANSWER:
      Even if it could, there are many more other things that you are probably doing that may give you cancer before the gum does. You should ask your teacher what was his/her basis–e.g. show you an article, etc.

31. QUESTION:
    is it true that substances in gum can give you cancer?
    I have heard about this statement, but not entirely sure whether it is 100 per cent truthful.

    • ANSWER:
      It can, due to the additives and chemicals it contains. They are a small % in the gums mass, but if you sum up the amount of gum you will have chewed by the age of 40, you somewhat come to the conclusion that it’s appropriate to be afraid.

      And 40ish is the age when most people start having such terminal health problems..Coincidence?

      It’s all a bit frustrating, since additives and chemicals in consumables are somewhat generic. Everything contains a certain % of’em universally. You can worry yourself sick thinkin of all that shiz, best thing is to just make moderate use of everything devious and hope it doesn’t come around to bite you in the a$$ later.

32. QUESTION:
    If I have a cut on my gum is it cancer?
    I dip everyday since mid August. I have a cut on one of my gums below my bottom tooth. It hurts and when i brush my teeth it is painful. Is it just a cut or something worse?

    • ANSWER:
      is it white-ish? if it is, then its just a canker sore, not cancer. I just got one of those on my gums also. it went away after like 2 weeks or so.

      dont worry about it.

33. QUESTION:
    what would a oral cancer lump on the gum be like?
    wondering what it would look, feel and a general description what a the lump would be like on the lower gum behind the teeth?

    • ANSWER:
      Oral Cancer
      Cancer is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early.

      http://www.webmd.com/cancer/oral-cancer

34. QUESTION:
    Do l-lysine pills help against gum cancer?
    I’ve been dipping tobacco for a couple weeks now and im starting to get sores in the inside of my lip. I know this is normal because its bad for you and all that stuff. But I was wondering if l-lysine pills will help to heal those sores. I ask this because I use l-lysine pills for cold sores which are similar. Thanks! =]

    • ANSWER:
      no

35. QUESTION:
    Is it true that 5 gum has ingredients that cause cancer just to make it last longer?
    Whoever can answer my question gets 10 points.

    • ANSWER:
      yes. but only if large amounts ofit is consumed. sum suger free gums that use artificial sweetners have ingrediants that my cause cancer over time.

36. QUESTION:
    Will i get Gum Cancer?
    i had ONE cigarette today, and i forgot that i had a cut in my mouth, a pretty deep internal cheek cut.. can i get Gum cancer?

    • ANSWER:
      There is absolutely 0 chance one cigarette can cause cancer. In addition, the cut in your mouth has no baring on smoking tobaccos effect on your gums. If one cigarette worries you, you should probably avoid smoking.

37. QUESTION:
    Is it true, that if you smoke while chewing gum, you will get gum cancer?

    • ANSWER:
      No. who told you that krazy thing?

38. QUESTION:
    Does Chewing gum and smoking at the same time cause Cancer to your gums?
    Does the two products hold some kind of Chemical imbalance that are hazardous to the gums…
    I know smoking causes cancer thats a fact…Im basically saying together will it speed up the process…

    • ANSWER:
      This is an interesting question, and on the face of it, I would have to guess that it would indeed increase the chance of getting both mouth cancer (because of the increased residence time of various carcinogens in the mouth) and, I would imagine, stomach and eosophogial cancers, since you would be swallowing more carcinogens in your saliva than a smoker who is not chewing gum.

      Good luck with that!

39. QUESTION:
    Do cube-shaped pieces of gum really give cancer?
    Everyone say so, I love that gum!

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40. QUESTION:
    Can you get cancer from gum?
    can you get cancer from chewing too much gum all the time?

    • ANSWER:
      If you chew gum on a regular basis, please consider the following:

      1. Chewing gum causes unnecessary wear and tear of the cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in your jaw joints. Once damaged, this area can create pain and discomfort for a lifetime.

      2. You use eight different facial muscles to chew. Unnecessary chewing can create chronic tightness in two of these muscles, located close to your temples. This can put pressure on the nerves that supply this area of your head, contributing to chronic, intermittent headaches.

      3. You have six salivary glands located throughout your mouth that are stimulated to produce and release saliva whenever you chew. Producing a steady stream of saliva for chewing gum is a waste of energy and resources that could otherwise be used for essential metabolic activities.

      4. Most chewing gum is sweetened with aspartame. Long term use of aspartame has been closely linked with cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, and birth defects.

      5. If your gum isn’t sweetened by aspartame, it is probably sweetened by sugar. Sugar is most likely the single greatest dietary cause of chronic health problems like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and emotional disorders.

      The next time you think about chewing gum, please remember the price that your body pays for it.

41. QUESTION:
    How do u know if u have gum cancer?!?
    how long does it take to show its symptoms( one year, few months) and what are exactly the symptoms?!

    • ANSWER:
      When it comes to the symptoms of gum cancer, there are two types that you need to be aware of. The first type of symptoms are the ones that you might notice yourself. You will be able to feel them or see them. The second type are the symptoms that only your doctor or dentist might be able to detect.

      Included in the first set of symptoms are pain in your gum area, swelling of your gums (which is also a symptom of gingivitis), a mass on your gum that you can either feel or see, a gum ulceration and gum bleeding (which is also a sign of gingivitis).

      The symptoms that your doctor would have to notice include an ulcer that hasn’t healed properly, a lump in the oral cavity that has gotten larger rather than smaller, Red, white or dark areas on the gum, and a abnormal texture to the gums that may cause loose teeth or a movement of teeth

42. QUESTION:
    do i have gum cancer?
    i am really freak out i only chew Tabacco 3 times and i have this little red line in my gum plz don’t tell me its cancer im so scared
    my gums are not itchy and they don’t hurt it just has a little red line

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43. QUESTION:
    can you get gum cancer,,,?
    i have dipped for about 6-7 months about how long does it take to get gum cancer?

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t know but I have seen the results on a friend.STOP NOW

44. QUESTION:
    Do I have gum cancer?
    I’ve been smoking cigarettes for maybe 3 years… not a very long time. I just recently noticed that I have this really really small white spot at the top of my gums on this little reddish area. It’s not really that sore or anything but it just bothers me that it’s there. I’m only 17 years old and I didn’t think a person my age only smoking for 3 years could get cancer so soon… honeslty I’m a little scared… does it sound like I may have gum cancer?

    I flushed all of my cigarettes down the toilet just now and I’m never picking one up again. Today’s the day I quit, but is it already too late? If I give it time… will I be okay?

    • ANSWER:
      Sometimes it takes a scare to get us to do the smart thing and it worked for you. You don’t have oral cancer and congrats on getting rid of the butts. Most young people don’t appreciate the horror that is COPD -Chronic Obstructionary Pulmonary Disease, that makes taking a breath a life and death struggle. By getting rid of the cigarettes you took a giant step towards avoiding cancer and COPD! Once again, congratulations!

45. QUESTION:
    lump on gum. . .cancer?
    i have a lump on my gum. .behind my bottom teeth., ,
    it is loacted inch below the tooth line. . its right of centre on the just near (or below) where the skin of the tongue meets the gum. .
    i can move it with my finger up and down slightly. .
    i carnt see it in the mirror. .
    i can only feel it with my tongue and finger. .
    it seems to get bigger once ive prodded it.. . it about the size of a sunken pea.
    it painless unless i push down on it very hard. .
    its not boney
    its resonably firm (i think)
    could this be cancer? im only 16. . no fillings. . no fam history
    i will be goin to the dentist soon but i carnt get an app just yet. .
    any ideas? (dont just tell me to go to the doctor)
    does it sound cancerous?

    • ANSWER:
      at your age oral cavity cancer would be unusual. It may be a mucous cyst., or something related to the tooth. dont stress over it but by the same token dont ignore it. follow through and see the dentist or a doctor in case it is something unusual, because of course there is no way i can know for sure since i cant see you.

46. QUESTION:
    Stats on mouth / oral / gum cancer?
    Anyone with medical experience your insight would be greatly appreciated. I smoke cigarettes and have been off and on for about 3 years. I know the stats on smoking and feel as if I could quit at any moment I want. I’m pushing my luck I guess because I don’t have a history of lung cancer in my family or genetics (except for my grandmother who smoked for 50 years.)
    But this is most likely beside the point, just trying to give detail. I am most worried about when I quit last year and decided to pick up dipping (smokeless tobacco) for 3 months to cure the nicotene crave. Bad idea I know.
    I only did it for 3 months and towards the end, maybe for the last month or so, I was probably going though a can of dip every other day. WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF GETTING ORAL GUM CANCER OR MOUTH CANCER? If it is anything like smoking (which I know it’s not and it’s worse) then 3 months would be nothing to worry about. But I am extremely paranoid and really don’t want my face to get cut off.
    Has anyone heard horror stories of people dipping for short periods of time like this and getting cancer. Maybe you know someone. Or maybe you can just provide me with stats. I need some peace of mind. But don’t hesitate to tell me some horror stories if you know them, I need to know this! Thanks all
    Ok thanks doctor for you insight… I quit about 7 months ago and will never dip again. Does this mean that if nothing visual has arose in my mouth then most likely nothing ever will? That would be cool

    • ANSWER:
      i’ve seen white lesions inside the vestibule of the mouth in teenagers.
      i’ve recommended cessation of chewing tobacco and reevaluation in 2 weeks. all cases resolved and the teens stopped chewing and smoking. so there’s hope.

      if the white lesion did not resolve, i would have referred to oral surgeon for biopsy for definitive diagnosis.

      keep in mind that i already diagnosed one case of squamos cell cancer on the tongue in a 40 year old this year. not pretty. he’s getting his tongue and jaw resected and piece of his heel (from his foot) placed in his mouth to restore what will be loss not including radiotherapy.

      so quit now and get regular dental checkups.
      –dentist

47. QUESTION:
    can i get gum cancer?
    I am only 13, one of my fill ins half came out(2nd to front left tooth).
    I went denitst and they said all i can do is keep getting filling because they will fall out, or wait until im 18 to get a cramp. I went today to get a fill in and she push my tooth SO HARD it killed! i told her no way i want to wait till im 18, my family keep braging on sayin it can lead to gum cancer, or infections wich will spread around my mouth and body leading to gum cncer if i dont keep getting it filled in, theira now a gap their and they need to remove my nerve. Im so scared.

    If i leave it like this until im 18 to get a cramp, will i be ok?
    If not what are the consequenses ?
    Thankyou x

    • ANSWER:
      removing the nerve barely hurts at all. You can wait til your 18. Just get it filled. If they remove the nerve though you will have to get a crown over the tooth. You don’t have to worry about cancer…

48. QUESTION:
    Can chewing gum cause cancer?
    My father is saying that chewing gum is bad for health and can cause brain cancer. He also say the artificial sweetener Saccharin is bad and cause cancer as well. But in the net saccharin is said as safe to consume…..I am confused. Is this an old wife tale to stop me from eating gum or is it a bad case of misinformation?

    Thank you guys

    • ANSWER:
      Chewing gum does not cause cancer. But better artificial sweeteners are now used in the manufacture of sugar free chewng gum.

49. QUESTION:
    can you get gum cancer from eating too many sunflower seeds?

    • ANSWER:
      Sunflower seeds are actually quite rich in nutrients. I can’t imagine where you got the idea that eating them could lead to gum cancer.

      One question I have is whether you’re talking about eating them hulled or not………do you chew the tough outer shell?
      I know some people do, and I suppose that if you do this excessively, without flossing carefully and maintaining good dental hygiene, you could experience some gum irritation. But cancer? I wouldn’t think so.

      I’m really curious to know where you got this idea. Could you post a little more about your question?

50. QUESTION:
    does cinnoman trident gum cause cancer?
    ok i have this friend who seems to think that cinnoman trident causes cancer. i think he is just plain out crazy lol so i need somebodies help to prove him wrong because we have a debate going on this. anybody with helpful answers or info would be greatly appreciated!

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t think so