Why do we grind our teeth when we’re anxious?
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https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/teeth-grinding-bruxism
https://www.premierhealth.com/your-health/articles/women-wisdom-wellness-/beware-high-levels-of-cortisol-the-stress-hormone
Stress of any type causes cortisol production, engaging one’s “fight or flight” mechanisms, increasing bloodflow and chemical energy in the area. In this particular case, jaw muscles.
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