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A member asked:
Was told that i grind my teeth at night. i had not gone to the dentist yet, will the grinding stop?
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Probably not: At your age, there is usually a reason why you are grinding through the night. There can be many causes- stress, bad tooth alignment, tmj/tmd. You should get to a dentist and/or tmj/tmd specialist asap, to provide a thorough history and examination. You may get therapy and a mouthpiece. Do not purchase a mouth guard online or at a retail store. It could make symptoms worse.
Answered 12/20/2013
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