The function of the glottis is to make several voicing sounds between the vocal folds when they vibrate. Voiceless consonants include the English h, f, s, p, t and k sounds. The glottis functions... The function of the glottis is to make several voicing sounds between the vocal folds when they vibrate. Voiceless consonants include the English h, f, s, p, t and k sounds.
Misophonia sufferers find these sounds more than just mildly annoying. Beginning in late childhood or early adolescence, the condition causes extreme anger, anxiety and terror when a trigger sound, such as chewing gum, is heard.
For some people chewing gum is bad because it can cause mouth disorders. This is especially true for people with pre-existing jaw conditions like TMJ. But even if you donât have a serious problem, excessive gum chewing can aggravates the cartilage and surrounding joints in the mouth through extra wear and tear.