Gum chewing is a very common habit. In fact, it has been shown that the average American chews around 300 pieces of gum annually. But what if you currently have a TMJ disorder? Could continuing to chew gum end up causing further problems for your jaw? Your dentist is here to give you a closer look at TMJ disorder and explain why chewing gum may end up exacerbating the issue.
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