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I have pain in my jaw sometimes when i wake up, are there any treatments to help with teeth grinding?
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TMJ disorder: The most common musculoskeletal disorder causing orofacial pain is a temporomandibular disorder, especially in the morning. Ear pain, ear fullness, headache, neck pains are common symptoms. See orofacial pain practitioner for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 9/19/2014
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Pain in jaw: See your dentist for an exam and diagnosis of the cause of your teeth grinding (bruxism). Bruxism is a habit usually caused by stress or a bad bite. It can cause teeth pain, fractured teeth, and TMJ pain. A bite guard can help protect your teeth from damage and can often alleviate the jaw pain, but will not stop the bruxism. Your dentist can make a diagnosis and recommend an appropriate treatment
Answered 9/19/2014
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