7 ways stress may be affecting your smile

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6. Persistent toothache from teeth grinding and jaw clenching

“Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) is a condition that many people suffer with when they are stressed or exhausted from working long hours. If you’re stressed to the point of clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth, you can develop tooth pain associated with the temporomandibular joint. Grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw can put additional stress on the muscles of the mouth area which can cause quite persistent toothache and pain.”

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