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Can problems with teeth grinding affect and cause muscle twitching?

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And alot more: Yes, grinding of teeth and excessive use of the masseter and temporalis, and muscles of mastication can produce twitching as well as injury to the TMJ and dental structures.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Yes: Usually the cause of teeth grinding is muscle related. When you grind, your chewing muscles are over-working and can really stress all the facial muscles.

Answered 3/26/2013

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