A member asked:

Will chewing gum with tmj give you face trauma?

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Very likely!: If you have any of the disorders commonly referred to as tmj, or temporomandibular disorders, you should not chew gum. Chewing gum causes muscle activation and sometimes spasm, and is not good for your tmj. Of course, if you don't have tmj, you can chew gum to your heart's content. But if you have jaw pain or trouble open or closing your mouth, or popping or clicking of your jaw joints, avoid gum.

Answered 12/18/2014

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Not trauma: It would cause some pain on chewing, but not really trauma of the face.

Answered 8/11/2012

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Possibly: It may 'traumatize' your jaw muscles more! be careful!..Better to let your jaw muscles relax and rest.

Answered 9/26/2013

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No not face trauma, but if really hard or excessive can contribute to TMJ problems

Answered 3/20/2015

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