Does crunching on your teeth make your jaw bigger? my teeth are sore?

Question

i feel my jaw got bigger by crunching on my teeth a lot

Answer 1

Be very careful you could be causing more harm than good. It is called TMJ and this can be very serious so please see your dentist.

Answer 2

You mean clenching your jaw?

Yes it will make your jaw bigger and the muscles in your jaw will bulge out. I've clenched my teeth for years to make my jaw more distinct, and you know what has happened to me? I have extremely bad TMJ. And I've had TMJ for about 5 years now. It causes jaw popping, neck discomfort, headaches, jaw dislocations, and much more.

I don't recommend it because there is really no treatment for it other than rest.

Answer 3

CAUSING EXTRA STRESS WITH CHEWING WILL NOT MAKE THE JAW BIGGER, BUT IT COULD LEAD TO TMJD AND NEEDLESS PAIN.