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What Cause Involuntary Movement Of The Jaw?

I have developed habit of rubbing n moving my jaws unintentionaly. I am very upset and feel very embarrassed when feel being noticed in important meetings and other get togethers. Please advise an easy way out. I am an old man of about 70 years and developed this habit during about last two years.
posted on Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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hi
this condition is called obsessive behaviour wherein you unintentionally and without knowing grind your teeth or move your jaw.
i think this is anxiety related issu so seek an psychiatrist opinion and seek proper help.
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What Cause Involuntary Movement Of The Jaw?

hi this condition is called obsessive behaviour wherein you unintentionally and without knowing grind your teeth or move your jaw. i think this is anxiety related issu so seek an psychiatrist opinion and seek proper help. regards