Tag: Trismus

According to the Academy of General Dentistry, regularly taking oversized bites can put unnecessary strain on your jaw and teeth, leading to a host of problems including discomfort and difficulty eating. This seemingly simple habit can mask more complex underlying issues related to your oral and overall health.

Over half of all Americans may have a magnesium deficiency, a mineral crucial for regulating muscle function and relaxation. This widespread deficiency raises questions about the mineral's potential to help with lockjaw, a condition often linked to muscle tension.

According to the National Institutes of Health, hypocalcemia (low calcium) is the most common cause of tetany, a condition characterized by muscle spasms that can affect the jaw. This involuntary muscle contraction is often what causes a locked jaw, a painful condition known medically as trismus. While tetanus is a widely known cause, nutritional deficits are a significant and often overlooked contributing factor to this debilitating symptom.