Why acid reflux/heartburn also often causes jaw pain
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Why acid reflux/heartburn also often causes jaw pain
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As a response to pain, most people will clench their jaw. This is something so subtle that it might not even be noticed doing it. Enough clenching and the jaw muscles will get tired/sore, resulting in pain in the jaw.