Originally Posted by
ankietyjoe
Yeah, it's one of those weird things that you don't know you're doing but can affect all sorts of other things.
Teeth grinding is something I do a lot, but I do find that when it's happening a lot it helps if I consciously stretch my jaw out and take 5 minutes several times a day to mindfully unclench, it helps alleviate symptoms.
I did buy a mouthguard once, but I found it actually made the problem worse as it allowed me to bite down even harder, I almost chewed through it.
Ultimately it's best to focus on overall relaxation rather than the individual symptom itself.