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Can Chewing Gum All Day Cause a Sore Throat?

1. Introduction Yes, chewing gum all day can cause a distinct and persistent sore throat. While gum chewing is generally a benign habit, continuous mastication over several hours places severe mechanical and aerodynamic stress on the aerodigestive tract. The resulting discomfort is not caused by a viral or bacterial pathogen but rather by a combination … Read more

Can chewing gum all day cause chronic jaw pain and clicking?

1. Introduction Chewing gum all day can indeed cause chronic jaw pain and clicking. The temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull, is one of the most complex and frequently used joints in the human body. While it is designed to handle the substantial mechanical forces required for eating and speaking, it … Read more