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Grinding Teeth (Bruxism)
I am grinding my teeth at night very badly. This has made my teeth weak. Need to what could be the reason and what needs to be done.
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Night grinding of teeth or bruxism makes the teeth weak,treatment for it is get a night guard or splint made from a dentist.
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Nocturnal bruxism that is grinding teeth at night can be due to various reasons. Only after thorough evaluation can the reason he told. As of now to prevent further damage you can get a night guard made.
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You can request for a night guard
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Visit a dentist to ascertain your condition
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normally stress is reason of teeth grinding
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visit ur dentist and ask for night gaurds..they will protect ur teeth from further damage and gradually reduce ur grinding habbit
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