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Introduction: The Effect of Sleep on TMJ Pain Many individuals wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or a stiff face without understanding the cause. One common but often overlooked reason is your sleeping position . The way you sleep can add extra pressure to the jaw joint, trigger discomfort, and worsen TMJ-related problems. TMJ pain occurs when the jaw joint becomes stressed or inflamed. Since you remain in the same position for hours during the night, your sleep posture plays
