There are certain things you may do when you’re stressed that you might not do under normal circumstances. In fact, some of them you may not even realize you’re doing, such as grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw. But just because you’re not doing it intentionally doesn’t mean it’s not bad for you. Here’s how stress-related behaviors can make conditions like temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ dysfunction) worse, and what you can do about it.
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