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Can you tell me docs, is chewing gum bad when running?
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Careful: Since i run and also deal with tmj/tmd patients, i would say that running while chewing gum is ok but not necessarily a habit that should be overused. Too much gum chewing can lead to some jaw issues.
Answered 1/29/2014
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