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What are the effects of teeth clenching on my tmj disk, ligaments and associated muscles? Is it a treatable problem? If yes then how can I treat this problem?

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Clenching places stress on the TMJ joint and articular disc causing wearing out of joint and disc resulting in pain and muscle fatigue. Wearing out of teeth with resultant problems can also arise. If ...  Read More

Can teeth grinding or clenching affect the position of front teeth?

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Good Evening, I'm 27 y/o guy, i have a problem of teeth grinding and clenching while I'm sleeping. I feel like my tooth will fall out of mouth it gets so loose after waking up. How do i stop this problem?

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Hello The condition you are describing sounds to be bruxism ( unconscious night grinding). It wear outs the enamel as well followed by dentin which can lead to sensitivity or further damage to your ne ...  Read More

What are the effects of excessive teeth clenching (due to misaligned teeth) on my jaw joint and muscles? Can it damage my tmj disk and ligaments? Is it possible to recover the loss that has occurred due to excessive teeth clenching?

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Excessive clenching makes wear and tear of your teeth.. Which may further lead to teeth sensitivity.. And it also affects the tmj joints and it's associated structures.. Take a help from the orthodon ...  Read More

I went to my regular dentist since I got the feeling that my teeth are shaking. I have the feeling that there was some problem. So initially doc took x Ray where he said there are many tooth extraction so spaces are in between teeth hence I have the feeling. Thrreafter he suggested scaling so I went for it. Then I was given dental oil n salt to be

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You may require further periodontal treatment . Consult A periodontist ...  Read More

Few months ago i started clenching my teeth (not at night but at day) intentionally for moving my lower jaw forward so that I can touch my lower front teeth with upper front teeth as I had an overbite problem. I have given some pictures of my overbite problem in the below. But after clenching for few months i felt heavily pain from my jaw and then

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Usually the TMJ joint can be affected due to long standing habit of clenching. Since you did not do it for a long period you should be fine ...  Read More

I have been told by my family members that I tend to grind/clench my teeth during sleep. Whereas I have no idea of the same. Read about it on the internet and came across the word "Bruxism". Luckily, I have no such dental or any other problem(s). The same has been happening over a month now. Request the doctors to please suggest on the same. TIA.

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good morning mam if you have read about it its bruxism that will lead to the abrasion of your tooth and with time your tooth becomes sensitive to hot and cold and then proper treatment is required ...  Read More

I am having temporary filling and tooth infection for now. i dont know why out of being conscious upper gum touches lower gum. A sudden clench. i read through internet it refers to it as bruxism or TMJ but it is only clenching at the affected tooth side. can you help is this happening because of tooth itself or what?

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Bruxism is an habit seen in some people In the long run it can damage your gums and cause wear and tear of your teeth.There are habit breaker appliances available for this.you can use an oral splint t ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, from 2 days my father had high bp and headache. Yesterday while sleeping he had clenching teeth n was bleeding then we checked his bp and it was 170. He has started having bp medicine. It happened almost 2 years back also. Kindly suggest if we should consult a neurologist n go for some test. Thank you doctor.

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

Intentionally I used to clench my teeth due to my misaligned teeth (overbite problem). As a result gradually my jaw started clicking or popping, occasional locking and the muscles around my cheek went into spasm. Thus the symmetry of my face has been destroyed and I look very bad now. Also the bad lifestyle and bad posture has increased this proble

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Yes. Splint would give your tmj some relief and orthodontic treatment would correct the cause. Please go ahead. ...  Read More

No pain' no issues no sensitivity what are these food doesn't stuck until it nuts no pain when I clench my teeths

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They may be stains or even starting of caries . Just get check up done . Caries are best if treated early. ...  Read More

My father is 83 years old and a patient of dementia since last 4 years. Last 5 months he has been completely bed ridden with no movement. In the last few weeks he has started grinding and clenching of teeth while he is awake. This mostly starts in the evening. Since he no longer speaks, it is difficult to understand the reason. Also there is visibl

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Hello Go for night guard, And request to nearby dentist for home visit ...  Read More

Hi doc, my baby is 6 month old . Whenever he gets angry due to delay in feeding or when he want to be in daddy lap. He too tightly clench his both fist in anger and grunts. Does he has anger issue? Is it concerning

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Hi there, Generally that your baby may not be able to understand and display such emotions. If that persists, do consult a paediatrician also. ...  Read More

My mother post covid discharge and even during admission Clenching her jar biting her teeth This is from past two month She neve had it before What is it Whom should we consult Pls help me with your suggestion

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I would personally like to examine the patient's mouth to identify the exact problem. There could be several reasons why a patient clench and grind her teeth from neurological or muscle related or any ...  Read More

My mother 70years,asthama patient. Recently had covid pneumonia,discharged one month back. She is very anxious,moaning sometimes,coughing If she is listing to something or if we engage her in talking,no moaning and cough. If we talk ,sing she is even passing urine,stools pleasantly Sometimes she is becoming more rigid, clenching jaw She is havin

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U need to see a psychiatrist for her ...  Read More

Hi doctor, if I clench my teeth hard, can it cause pulp necrosis? Will my tooth tie due to hard teeth clenching?

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Yes definitely.Please book an appointment for video consultation to know how to prevent it. ...  Read More

I clenched down on my teeth as hard as I could but no one of them is cracked. But I have some pain in one teeth. "Can clenching this hard cause pulp neurosis?"

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Hie.. yes clenching can lead to fracture of the tooth. Get your treatment for cleanching.. or else it may harm your teeth as well as jaw joint ...  Read More

Hii doctor, I, unconsciously, clench my teeth hard at night. Can the pressure on teeth, due to this, cause pulp necrosis?

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Go for a night guard for prevention óf the problem ...  Read More

My son Saket is 14 years. Of late i can hear him grinding his teeth when he's asleep. Otherwise he is healthy, active, eats well. Can you please let me know what could be the problem? Regards Anand

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Either he is Having intestinal worms Or He’s taking some stress ...  Read More

Hello. I am a 24 year old. I constantly feel the need to clench all my muscles for 4 days now. It is not involuntary twitching but I feel like clenching them and flexing all my muscles and joints all day because my body feels right.

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my mother recently told me that my teeth were grinding while I was sleeping. I don't snore but just teeth clenching and grinding. I don't know if it happens every day or occasionally. What could be the reason?

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My friend, single girl child, 25 year old has growing a habit. She unknowingly clenches her left hand's thumb inside other fingers in a closed fist, for hours. Is it sign of some psychological distress???

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It can be a sign of anxiety.detailed history like how long has been she doing it will help. ...  Read More

Grinding teeth while sleeping in night intermittently.Tried multivitamins,medicine for stomach insects.

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It's also known as bruxism it's a habit disorder in children.......usually subsides spontaneously over period of time ...  Read More

My husband is 35 yrs old. Since 2 weeks he is grinding his teeth in sleep which he is not aware of.but I could very well hear the grinding sound. What could be the reason?

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Please visit or take online consultation 701,7896397 for treatment. ...  Read More

I clench my teeth so tight while I sleep that I wake up with a headache everytime. I got total 50 units of botox done(25 each side) but the clenching has not stopped because I require more units and it's out of my budget. Do custom mouth guards help? How can I stop clenching and headaches?

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Get a mouthgaurd fabricated. ...  Read More

Hi Doc.. This is in regards to teeth grinding of kids that happens when in sleep. Do we have any medic or process that can resolve this concern of 4yr old kid.. Earlier, doctor informed that it could be due to worms so he had few shots of deworming medic which helped for 1-2days but later again he resumed his grinding action...so best solutions app

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Hi, More detailed history required Does he stop grinding after waking him up? Do you find difficult / is he disoriented after the grinding? Grinding can be normal in children. ...  Read More

Whenever i inhale, i sometime feel sudden little clenching tightness at back of head which comes and goes, sometimes it doesn't even happen, If i close my eyes and lie down i feel like inside head clenching at back but it eventually settles down after i remain in one position for sometime however it disturbs my sleep quite a lot because i feel odd

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Get the eustachain tube function test done. ...  Read More

I am having severe problem of teeth grinding during sleep on regular basis. In the morning I am greeting jaw pain . Please suggest a permanent solution to it. This was not ore existing . This is happening since 3 months .

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Need detailed history and evaluation ...  Read More

My Nephew is 2 and half years old. He is suddenly clenching his teeth and jaw and he is doing it without his knowledge i guess What is this condition and what to do please suggest some tips to stop that

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Many a times due to aggression... Try to keep him calm ...  Read More

From 2-3 days I am feeling clenched feeling in chest, feels like a light weight is always kept on my chest. When I get up after sitting for a while feeling increases and fear runs through my mind with bit of breathlessness. Please suggest whom to consult and what could be the reason. Its scary for me. Last year only I took the test such as ecg etc

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seems like you are suffering from avid reflux or gastritis issues. must have been aggrevated by inactivity due to lockdown. take frequent small meals,less oily and spicy,drink plenty of water. take an ...  Read More

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