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I feel a change in my jaw overnight. my bottom jaw struggles to meet with my upper jaw and i want to know why this is happening? happened overnight!
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Nocturnal bruxism: It has been defined as the clenching, grinding or gnashing of the teeth during sleep. The condition is a common finding in many individuals, it appears to be an initiating factor in tmd/tmj. The prolonged clenching is believed to be more harmful to the tmjs and muscles than grinding is. Night stabilization splint will protect your dentition and stabilize your jaw. See orofacial pain specialist.
Answered 2/2/2014
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