For many people, jaw tension might seem like a minor physical discomfort, but its impact goes far deeper than most realise. Chronic jaw clenching or tightness can silently interfere with sleep quality ...

In a matter of minutes, Pamela Kays, 56, went from working as a neonatal intensive care unit nurse to being rushed to the emergency department for a heart attack. “I kept looking at the clock and ...

When Natallia Tarrien, a mom in her third trimester, felt an odd tightness in her jaw one night, she turned to ChatGPT for fun. The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened ...

Lockjaw (trismus) is a painful condition that limits your ability to open your mouth all the way. It occurs when the muscles you use to chew spasm, meaning they can’t relax completely. The term ...