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What ways can i stop my bruxism? my head, teeth, ears & jaw hurt all at once and doctors keep telling me it's my anxiety but i know it's not
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Consultation: While anxiety is often a contributing element in chronic bruxism, there are many other factors as well. You will need a detailed evaluation by a dentist experienced in TMJ dysfunction to come up with a solution for this.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Sleep bruxism: While anxiety and stress can make bruxing worse, this is not the cause. Brusing is somethingyou can't control. Many cases are related to sleep apnea. If you are tired allof the time, snore, have been told that you wake up gasping for breath, are overweight, have acid reflux, high blood pressure, or heart disease, this is one thing that you should be evaluated for.
Answered 1/22/2014
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Seek care: See a prosthodontist who can evaluate your bite. You may need a bite guard, a bite adjustment or some restorative work done or a combination of the three. The pain is coming from strained jaw muscles due to an unbalanced bite.
Answered 5/23/2016
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