not to brag, but I've clinched so hard I've shattered my own teeth.
ok ok, one tooth.
ok ok, it was a crown.
still though. grr.
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I had to get a crown because I cracked a tooth horizontally below the gumline by clenching my jaw. I was more impressed than anything.
The only plus side is it’s done wonders for my jawline.
I think I'd go into shock if I attempted to be less tense.
Try setting reminders for yourself if you're prone to do that and look up exercises to massage your jaw joints and muscles around them. Constantly clenching your jaw may lead to headaches, neck pain, and problems with posture - not even touching upon grinding down your teeth if you do that at night like I did for many years - so it's really not to be fooled around with.
If you grind your teeth at night, get a night guard!
I had one a couple years ago but I chewed through it and didn't get around to getting a new one. Not sure if I'm still grinding my teeth at night
This got me
Don't write-off slack-jawed catatonia. It's both totally valid and a really nice break from the daily grind (heh...pun).