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Teeth clenching, why does it happen when we are cold or scared?
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Unsure: No one knows for sure, but it appears to be a reaction to stress. It is unsure if we are "wired" that way or if it is a learned response... It could also be a combination of the two...
Answered 3/18/2015
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