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The first warning may arrive before breakfast. You yawn, but the jaw feels heavy, one cheek feels tired, or the teeth meet differently. A few minutes later, chewing makes the discomfort clearer. That experience often leads to one question: “Why does my jaw hurt when I wake up?” Morning jaw pain may come from overnight clenching, tired chewing muscles, irritation inside the jaw joint, a dental problem, or sleep position. The most useful clue is often not the pain alone, but ho
