I am a 66 year old female and have the same problem. I have self-diagnosed it as a motor tic as I have been diagnosed with those in the past and know how they work. I do this and bite the inside of my mouth, but even that won’t let me stop doing it. I constantly have a sore that never gets time to heal. I don’t know whether to go to a PCP, dentist, neurologist or someone else. I was hoping to find the answer on the internet, but all I have found so far are others in the same situation. If I find the answer, I will post it here. If any of you find the answer, please do the same. I am at a loss as to what to do. My solution so far is to get my teeth pulled on the side with the sore. That is such a drastic move.
Im 51 i started doing it about 12 yrs ago i cant stop and i only do it day time ....i went to a doctor who injected botox in my jaws some on top of my head it really help for 3 weeks ...botox shots to expensive total for all shots he put cost me 2thousand really helped me didnt do it at all but shots wear off and have to go again
i am a 61 year old female and I do the exact same thing. It started about 2 or 3 years ago and I do it pretty much all day long. I have also tapped my fingers in rhythm for as long as I can remember. My jaws are sore from doing it but I still can not quit. My doctor looked at me like I was nuts when I told him about it. He suggested a night guard but I do it while I'm awake. Surely someone has an answer. Please help!
I'm 26 and have this exact issue. Weed, meditation and Immense self control seem to be the only things that help.
I also do it. But I noticed I only do it when I can tell I'm bout to have a panic attack
I do this as well, it does my head in :)
I used to do it when i was 8/9 years old to music i had heard but lately (Im now 40yrs old) my teeth chomp constantly sometimes to music in my head, my teeth chomp in the day, i find myself doing it and cant stop it hurts my jaw
I have ptsd so dont know if it is linked to stress
good luck :)