Can stress cause jaw pain?

Oh god, I had this last month and I couldn't even chew my favorite butter chicken properly! Turns out I was clenching my teeth at night because of work pressure. I had to switch to soft khichdi for three days, it was so sad. Definitely try to relax your jaw consciously.

At my age, I have seen how stress manifests physically in the strangest ways. During my bank service days, I used to get terrible jaw pain during audit months because of sleeping with a tight jaw. Don't worry, once you start doing some simple warm compresses and breathing exercises, it goes away.

With PCOS, high inflammation and stress are quite common, and I often feel my face muscles getting super tight when I am anxious. It could be stress-related clenching, but since jaw pain can have multiple causes, it's best to show a doctor just to be sure.

I suffered from TMJ pain for a year due to stress. The best thing is to consciously keep your teeth parted during the day and use a warm water bag on your cheeks before sleeping. Also, check with a dentist if you need a night guard to protect your teeth from grinding.