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Can grinding your teeth when you sleep cause a tooth to be loose?

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Dr. Steven Alper answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Grinding your teeth can cause loose teeth. It can also cause excessive wear of the enamel, tooth sensitivity, and cracks/breaks in your teeth.

Dr Mata agreed

Answered 2/26/2017

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Dr. Felicia Mata answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Yes.: If this had been recurring for years associated with headaches, sensitive teeth, cracks on teeth, .. To name a few, see a dentist with TMJ background.

Answered 6/10/2014

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