If you can always be found with a pack of chewing gum in your pocket or purse, or if the thought of breaking through the midday slump without popping a stick of double-mint fresh in your mouth, then you may have a chewing gum habit. Your breath smells fantastic, but how is your jaw doing? Chronic jaw pain caused by TMJ disorder can be associated with excessive gum chewing. Keep reading to learn more about the connection and where you can find treatment for your discomfort.
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