10/09/2026
Clenching/bruxism is one of the main drivers of jaw (TMJ) issues. What most people are unaware of, is if your teeth are touching at rest, that is still mild clenching (the muscles are working causing more compression through your TMJ).
We want the jaw muscles to be relaxed at rest which means the teeth aren't touching, and ideally the tongue is relaxed with tip of tongue on the roof of your mouth
For more information on physiotherapy for TMJ or to book online see our website; https://hnjclinic.com.au/tmj-jaw/