8circles Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 More specifically, I start to unwind in bed, either reading or watching a show or chatting with dh, and my jaw gets really tight and my tongue feels too big for my mouth. It doesn't seem to matter how I'm sitting/lying. I'm not concerned about an allergy. My diet isn't consistent, neither is my grooming routine. Meaning I don't always ay use the same products/toothpastes. Does this happen to anyone else? Any thoughts? I could Google, but you all have a better track record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 There are some medications that can cause bruxism (clenching/grinding teeth) as a side effect. I used to take a medication that caused me to clench my jaw. I had to take another medication to combat the bruxism because I was afraid I was going to damage my teeth. It was the worst at night when I was trying to go to bed, because it was one of the few times during the day that I wasn't talking or chewing LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hmmm. I don't think this is that. I don't take any medications regularly. And this isn't like tmj. There I no locking or teeth grinding. It's just tension in my jaw. Once I'm asleep it doesn't bother me and it feels fine in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Does it happen if you lay down/recline during the day? I wonder about reflux. And probably unlikely, but jaw problems can be a sign of heart issues/heart attack, so you might want to run it by your doc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Does it happen if you lay down/recline during the day? I wonder about reflux. And probably unlikely, but jaw problems can be a sign of heart issues/heart attack, so you might want to run it by your doc. No, lying down at other times doesn't do it. I do have reflux but take something in the morning. Heart problems? Good lord. Well, I've been tested for heart problems with my reflux dx and have been really healthy so I hope not. Thanks for all the ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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