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Could you explain why do i grind my teeth when concentrating?
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Possibilities: No one really knows why we clench or grind. It is a condition that starts in the brain and contrary to what i was taught 30 years ago in dental school it is probably not related to our bite. Clenching has been related to stress and sleep apnea.
Answered 3/18/2015
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