I have problems with my jaw (TMD - Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) which causes it to click sometimes, or not open straight & last month was sore & giving me headaches too.

My doctor said it was probably due to teeth grinding. I've just moved dentist but she said that if it's worse in the mornings, like it is for me then I am grinding my teeth at night. I don't have any specific problems with my teeth due to it at this point, just my jaw. My dentist didn't really have anything to say about my teeth being worn.

I've been paying more attention recently & noticed I do tend to clench my jaw during the day when I'm anxious too.

I'm currently deciding whether or not to get a mouth guard. Even though I recently switched to an NHS dentist, they aren't covered so I'd have to pay the full cost which isn't that cheap.

It first appeared before I got diagnosed with an anxiety disorder a few years ago & tends to flare up once in a while with my anxiety. On one hand, it comes & goes... but on the other... I don't want things to get any worse. Thus far it's just ranged from an irritation to mild pain.