Awareness tips for those who grind their teeth during the day without realizing it

I noticed that I clench my jaw not only at night but also when working on the computer during the day. The tips of my teeth are worn away. How can I stop grinding my teeth during the day?

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Uzm. Dt. Büşra Keskin Verified Medical Specialist (Ortodontist (Uzm. Dt.))

13.08.2026 23:04 TR

@Burcu Karaca in reply to:

Daytime bruxism is entirely caused by stress and focus. Golden rule: "Lips closed, teeth apart!" A normal person's teeth only touch each other during the day while eating and swallowing; There should be a 2-3 mm rest distance between teeth throughout the day. Develop a reflex to release your jaw by sticking a small colored post-it note on your desk or screen and touching the tip of your tongue to the upper palate every time you see it.

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Mustafa Polat

14.08.2026 19:51 TR

@Burcu Karaca in reply to:

I used that post-it tactic and it works great! Now I notice when I start to clench my jaw and relax it immediately.

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