Lifestyle
Mindfulness and Jaw Awareness
for Facial Pain
Mindfulness training for facial pain focuses on habitual jaw clenching patterns — building awareness of tension habits during the day that perpetuate TMD.
How it works
Increases awareness of daytime parafunctional habits (gum chewing, jaw clenching, pen biting) that are the major modifiable driver of TMD. Reduces the stress-driven hyperactivation of masticatory muscles.
What to watch for
The 'teeth apart' habit — maintaining slight jaw separation throughout the day — is the most important habit change for TMD. Mindfulness helps build and reinforce this habit.
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