Teeth biting problem

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

I am having teeth biting problem almost every night. Everyday I have pain in jaw at the early morning. Per my dental records 2 yrs back, my upper and lower jaw are not aligned. Will my bruxism be because of this? How do I correct my jaw alignment?

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Dr. Priya Verma

Dentist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

You should consult an orthodontist to see if your bruxism is caused by incorrect jaw relations and how can it be corrected.

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Meanwhile you can wear a soft nightguard that orotects the teeth from damage due to clenching/ grinding and reduces jaw soreness also. Ask your dentist about it.

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Dr. Neha Singh Orthodontist 13 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Neha Singh

Orthodontist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hi, causes of bruxism can be improper teeth/jaw alignment, anxiety, stress etc. If ignored it can lead to serious problems like fracturing, loosening,pain in jaws or loss of teeth. The underlying causes have to be corrected in order to get rid of this problem.

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Visit an Orthodontist for your jaw/teeth alignment problem, he/she is the specialist to correct this problem.

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