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Could you help me with my jaw and clenching teeth.?

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See Dentist: Clenching and grinding (bruxism) may be stress induced, muscle imbalance, jaw malrelationship, or may be due to malocclusion. Please call your dentist for immediate help.

Dr Sandler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/1/2014

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