Clenching of jaws is otherwise called bruxism. It is commonly caused due to stress, and it is done at night time. It causes facial pain and headache. It can result in TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, causing displacement in the disc's place. Using a mouthguard helps to prevent extreme tooth wear and TMJ pain.
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I have jaw pain due to severe clenching. How to fix it?
Query: Hi doctor, I clench my jaw a lot, and my mouth hurts quite a bit from doing so. I need to fix the pain from clenching. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to quit this habit. There are a few ways you can try to get rid of it, and the pain will be gone. To quit clenching, if you feel some fear or anything then rule out the cause of it due to which you clench. If stressed or worried try to solve it. When you fee... Read Full »