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How to stop teeth grinding while sleeping?
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Night Guard: A night guard won't stop the grinding but it can help prevent the harmful effects that it causes.
Answered 10/30/2012
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Grinding: You need to see your dentist who can make you an occlusal guard(night guard) to wear during sleep.
Answered 4/15/2014
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Nocturnal Bruxism: also called night time clenching, may cause tooth wear, and even damage or break teeth. Currently, no therapy has been proven effective in treating sleep bruxism. See your dentist for night guard fabrication for teeth protection. Good luck.
Answered 4/11/2015
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