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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

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 has adverse effects on the TMJ. It exerts more force over the joint that might result in complications in the near future. You need to eliminate or reduce the teeth clenching habit ...  Read More

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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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Hi there. I see here many colleagues have already answered your question. Hope you are feeling better now. Just to add my bit. Yes you may be having dental clenching habit based on your history. ...  Read More

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

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Yes ...  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

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 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

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

I think I might have overbite , like I feel my upper teeth touching my lower lip slightly and they hurts, touching my upper lip slightly as well , i learnt from some people that a mouth or night guard helps , can I use it to prevent it from getting bad and potentially treating it , i practice mewing hold my tongue very lightly without touching my f

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Hi, Share pictures to understand better. It is better to visit a dentist and get a consultation done. ...  Read More

Went to a dentist for night guards because I clench in sleep and wake up with headaches and jaw pain. But these look like retainers and my clenching has worsened after wearing these. What are these? Retainers or night guards? Wearing in upper and lower teeth, are exactly the shape of my teeth.

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These are night guards. Follow your dentist's instructions and practice stress relieving techniques beginning with exercise, medication and a healthy balanced diet. ...  Read More

Hello, my dentist has asked me to get a night guard because she noticed lot of thinning in my front tooth.. and some chipped edges.. She suggested me to get night guard for both upper and lower teeth, but that is out of budget for me, so I want to know. Can I get only one night guard If yes, then, for which lower or upper ?

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Hello Kindly attach pic for better suggestions. Need to see the severity of chipped tooth ...  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

I had upper wisdom tooth extraction and tongue biopsy a week ago. I still have very bad breath and tongue soreness. Should I use any anti bacterial mouthwash? How many days after the extraction should I start that? Also, how many days after the extraction, I should use the mouth guard? The mouth guard doesn't cover that wisdom socket area, but the

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U can use mouthwash a day after your extraction As your socket got healed after that you wear night guard In dry socket there is sharp piercing pain you not able to bear pain one day so you have to de ...  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

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

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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Need more details about your condition, kindly go for a consultation ...  Read More

Burning sensation in mouth and stained teeth My mother get recovered from covid in 24 march its been more than 24 days From 23 march this problem is start but till now her burning sensation in mouth is decreasing continuously but there is dark yellow stain in her teeth and she Never faced this problem in recent past So please provide me any prescr

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These are all side effects of medicines taken She can go for scaling and polishing. ...  Read More

Teeth clinching at night. Can u suggest some night teeth guard being pandemic time. Don't want to visit.

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Hi, teeth clenching can be due to stress, anxiety or due to abnormal bite. ...  Read More

Hi I went through the apicoectomy in my lower 4 teeth 1 year back but still I don't feel my lower teeth stronger like earlier what could be the reason?? Also I feel I should have night teeth guard because of night grinding of teeth some times please suggest??

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Consult dental surgeon ...  Read More

My teeth are paining and reason could be grinding ...just want to know if wearing night guard could help and prevent the teeth from further grinding..

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Hi Night grinding habit can be gradually reduced by wearing night guard . Long time grinding will lead to TMJ problems and wearing of your enamel which will give sensitivity and pain. Regular monthly ...  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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3 main reasons for this Gastric problems Psychological stress Dental occlusal discrepancy So I would suggest you to first find out ur reason and treat ur problem accordingly. ...  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

I think I have an overbite problem because my upper row of teeth overlap the lower row of teeth. So for touching my upper row teeth with my lower row of teeth i used to clench or grind my teeth. After doing this for some day i feel my jaw muscles are very tight and my bite is changed heavily. Also my facial shape or symmetry has got worsen and I lo

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Clenching long term can cause many problems related to the teeth and toe TMJ. Stress can also cause clenching. Please consult a doctor ...  Read More

I dont have any teeth in my mouth so plz give any suggestions what will be cost iam from kolkata so plz advice

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Hi.. You need to visit dental implabtologist. Get x ray done. Cost varies according to Dr experience. ...  Read More

Which mouthguard to chose single sided or double does a single sided mouthguard protect the lower set of teeth

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I would recomend u to use a double mouth guard that is one for upper teeth and one for lower teeth. single sided mouth guard wikk protect lower teeth from contacting the upper but it will get abraded ...  Read More

I clench my teeth in the night and I have pain in my jaws once in 3-4 months which stays for a few days and the pain goes off. Pls suggest what to do.

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Teeth grinding and clenching are mostly habits. There may be other causes too. In our chennai Centre we deal with all types of specific problems such as this and give the management. ...  Read More

My jaw feel clenched all the time and my mouth opens only half......................................

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There can be three cases: 1. Are you a smoker or areca nut chewing or takes a lot of spices? It can be due to Oral submucous fibrosis. 2. Your wisdom tooth may be erupting. 3. Did you have a recent o ...  Read More

I need mouth guard for both top and bottom custom, how much the price? earlier i used on top, but its damaged with in a 2months.

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Cost varies according to place and clinic. Starts with 5k for both the jaws. ...  Read More

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