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How to know if i clench or grind my teeth while sleeping?
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Ask someone: Someone who shares a room with you could answer. Your dentist might be able to see excessive wear on the enamel of your teeth. You would have jaw muscle soreness and dental pain as symptoms.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Grinding: By examining your teeth, your dentist should be able to tell you if you grind your teeth, during sleep or otherwise. Also, if one our parents can watch you for a extended period of time while you are sleeping, she/he may hear the grinding noises
Answered 8/1/2014
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