So now, she words the question differently: Are they aware of their jaw-clenching tendencies? “That makes them stop and think,” says Mistry, a dentist in Vancouver, Wash., who specializes in ...

Determining how to relax your jaw requires that you pay attention to certain insidious habits—and commit to changing them.

And chances are, you've probably done it yourself. An estimated 85 to 90% of the population will grind or clench their teeth to some degree. And while there's no simple cure for bruxism ...

It can also help pain associated with TMJ, teeth grinding, or excessively clenching your jaw. The masseter is a powerful muscle on either side of your jaw that helps you chew. But if you overuse ...