12/13/2025
If you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or your dentist keeps mentioning worn enamel, your body is crying out for help 🗣️
Jaw clenching and grinding isn’t just a “stress habit.” It’s your body’s protective response, working to stabilize an unstable joint and help keep the airway open, especially at night.
The problem with mouthguards:
They protect your teeth, but they don’t stop the clenching. They don’t address why your body feels the need to stabilize in the first place. The nervous system stays in overdrive, the muscles keep firing all night, and the root cause goes untouched.
Our ancestors chewed tough foods that built strong jaws, healthy facial development, and powerful tongue muscles. Today’s soft, processed diets require very little work, leading to weaker jaws, underdeveloped facial structures, and tongues that struggle to rest where they should. Add nutrient depletion and stress, and jaw instability becomes common.
Through gentle, specific neurologically-focused chiropractic care, including support of the cranial bones and TMJ, we help:
✨ Restore cranial stability so the body doesn’t rely on clenching
✨ Release tension in the TMJ and support proper joint movement
✨ Address tongue tension and posture for better airway support
✨ Calm the nervous system so your body finally feels safe enough to rest
When your body feels regulated and your nervous system is clear and connected, those jaw muscles no longer need to stay on guard.
Rest no longer has to happen in defense mode.
Jaw clenching is your body asking for stability and regulation, not just a mouthguard.
Let’s get to the root cause 💚
