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Sometimes i click my teeth together occasionally. i always tap my 2nd top molar and my 2nd bottom molar together. will this damage my teeth?
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Diurnal bruxism: is a day teeth clenching. It is a self-injurious behavior and parafunctional habit. Stress is considered as an initiating, predisposing, and perpetuating factor for bruxism. Damage control is the main goal when treating bruxism. See OFP specialist for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 11/2/2014
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Bruxism: thiscan damage your teeth and jaw. It may be related to your bite, your jaw, stress level, or habits. Bruxing can break and wear teeth, cause teeth,and jaw pain, headaches. Please see a dentist and have this evaluated.
Answered 3/29/2015
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Possible: Possible depending on how hard to click the teeth together. I would recommend not doing it.
Answered 3/29/2015
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