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Terrible Tension: Gum Chewing and TMD

November 7, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — mymmaine @ 3:39 pm
X-ray image of a skull with the temporomandibular joint glowing yellow

Have you noticed that your jaw feels particularly stiff and achy when you wake up, or do you notice a clicking sound when you open your mouth? If so, you may have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Unfortunately, if you’re a habitual gum-chewer, this could be the culprit behind your condition. Keep reading to learn more about why it happens, and how your dentist can help resolve the issue!

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