Whether you do it to help you avoid bad oral habits like smoking or nail biting, to freshen up your breath, or for other reasons, chewing gum is wildly popular. Since its creation in the 1960s, this tasty treat comes in a variety of flavors to match anyone’s taste. But, for people who have TMJ issues, can chewing gum make things worse? Keep reading to learn about this condition, how chewing gum can affect it, and what to do if you have it.
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