In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dentist reveals how in less than a minute, you can relax your jaw muscles with this ...

How to stop grinding and clenching your teeth If you think you might be grinding or clenching your teeth, noticing the signs is the first step to managing them, Hatfield says.

A facial and oral pain doctor explains what causes tension in the sides of your face and shares five ways to relieve TMJ-related pain ...

“That makes them stop and think,” says Mistry, a dentist in Vancouver, Wash., who specializes in jaw disorders. If her patients still say no, Mistry coaches them to pay special attention to ...

Jess Commons, lifestyle director at Refinery29, clenches her teeth during the day. "I don't know how to stop, I literally can't," she says.

To stop grinding your teeth, see a dentist and ask about sleeping in a mouth guard or splint. To relax your jaw muscles, try massage, warm compresses, jaw exercises, and drinking herbal tea.

Because bruxism can lead to teeth and bone damage as well as pain, it's important to address it. When you grind your teeth, you can be using up to 250 pounds of force.