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Is biting teeth together during your sleep bad for you?

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Grinding teeth: You need to wear a nightguard that can be made by a dentist and also be evaluated for any other problems that could be causing this. Women tend to grind their teeth more at night and this poses a problem because it could cause tooth fracture or tooth loss. See your dentist as soon as possible.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/15/2015

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