Can Chewing Gum Cause TMJ? – Konig Center for Cosmetic & Comprehensive Dentistry
Can Chewing Gum Cause TMJ? TMD, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, is also referred to as Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD) and affects about 75 million individuals at any one time. TMJ/TMD can be the result of multiple causes. Common causes for temporomandibular joint dysfunction include grinding or clenching of teeth, misaligned teeth, stress, bad posture, and…


