When I yawn my jaw muscles tense up and hurt why is this?
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When I yawn my jaw muscles tense up and hurt why is this?
12 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Astrachan
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery
In brief:
May be sensitive
If your jaw muscles are irritated from doing a lot of chewing (gum, for example) or from clenching or grinding your teeth, yawning can overstimulate the muscles causing a spasm. This spasm leads to the feeling of tenseness and pain.
Try a soft diet for a week or so and see if this helps. You might want to see your dentist as well.
In brief:
May be sensitive
If your jaw muscles are irritated from doing a lot of chewing (gum, for example) or from clenching or grinding your teeth, yawning can overstimulate the muscles causing a spasm. This spasm leads to the feeling of tenseness and pain.
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Dr. Kevin Owoc
Dentistry - Prosthodontics
In brief:
Physiology
This has to do with the arrangements of the various ligaments in this area.
When you yawn, you are opening your mouth, and causing the mouth to open. This causes the ligaments and muscles to shorten, which can cause discomfort. Try moist heat when u get up in morning. Keep smiling!
In brief:
Physiology
This has to do with the arrangements of the various ligaments in this area.
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Dr. Louis Gallia
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial
In brief:
Bruxism
To check out this problem, see an oral surgeon.
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