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Posted 4/17/2012 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
my lower jaw has been aching the last few afternoons and evenings.  i'm thinking it may be from grinding my teeth at night.  anyone experience this?  thiink it's caused by stress - :P 

my dentist said i could wear a nightguard but it's expensive!  ugh

and of course you read about jaw pain and it's either tmj or worse - heart trouble.  yikes.  i know my heart is fine though so not sure why i worry.  health anxiety is so much fun. 

 

Posted 4/17/2012 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Hazel,

I have jaw pain. Often.. From TMJ and the fact I clinch my mouth shut a lot. I often have to catch myself and stop it. It happens more in the morning after I wake and in the evening when the stress of the day comes down on me and I have less to keep my self busy.

Its common for me to have jaw pain. So you are not alone here =)

Hope knowing you are not alone makes ya feel a little better.

Hugs
Allie
Posted 4/17/2012 11:35 AM (GMT 0)
I often clench my jaw and grind my teeth at night when I'm stressed. For me it's one of the first signs that it's time to destress. I massage the corners of my jaws and that seems to help a bit.
Posted 4/17/2012 11:53 AM (GMT 0)
thanks guys. yes it does help to hear i'm not alone. :)
Posted 4/18/2012 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same problem and had to purchase a night guard. My dentist let me pay in installments over 5 months which made it affordable. Ask your dentist, maybe they could do the same thing for you. Good luck!
Posted 4/19/2012 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Hazel

Yes I have had problems in the past with jaw pain and have put it down to stress and sometimes I can here my jaw make a big clicking sound like which can be anxiety provoking but it does tend to pass. It is one of those strange things I suppose how is it now?

Hibee
Posted 4/19/2012 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Hazel,

Sorry to hear your jaw hurts and perhaps a mouth guard would help you.

Hugs,

Kitt

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