BlurOfSerenity
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i had braces from ages 9-12, myself. i grind and clench my teeth and it makes my jaw all tight and hurty. when i yawn, stretch my jaw to try to get some of the tightness out, or even sometimes eat, it sounds like loud rice krispies. it used to pop/click, i'd be eating with my family and every bite you could hear it popping/clicking with each bite. my mom could hear it very well clear across the table. for about a year after i saw the passion of the christ (during which i clenched my teeth mightily), i couldn't open my mouth very wide, i had to struggle to eat a friggin sandwich and my friends would make fun of me. finally, one day i could suddenly open it again. it's weird.
my mom has it too. of the people i know with tmj, many of their moms have it too. the rest had injuries.
i get really bothered when people think it means i do improper things with my mouth excessively, lol.
my mom has it too. of the people i know with tmj, many of their moms have it too. the rest had injuries.
i get really bothered when people think it means i do improper things with my mouth excessively, lol.