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Does smiling with clenched teeth decrease bruxism?
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NO: If your teeth are clenched together, you are incresing muscle activity.
Answered 12/3/2012
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No: Bruxism is a neuro-muscular habit. The causes are varied and contraversial. See your dentist and discuss options for management of this common but potentially damaging pattern.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: Any activity that induces muscle activity has the potential to increase bruxism. Clenching is one of these....Don't do it!
Answered 3/26/2013
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