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Overview. 1  A slipped disc in your jaw can cause painful temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related problems, including a âpoppingâ noise that originates inside the jaw joint. 2  Friction is a massage exercise. 3  The jaw stretching exercise may relieve tension in tight jaw muscles forced out of position.
Pressure that comes from clenching causes teeth to flex at the gum line. This constant pressure against your teeth and gums can make gums recede and teeth become abfracted. Teeth can become sensitive or you may even get a toothache as a result of clenching. Other results of constantly flexed jaw muscles include jaw soreness, headaches, and a stiff or sore neck.