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What can i do about broken brackets caused by grinding teeth at night?
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Tough situation...: I would find out from your orthodontist. In some cases a band can be used that has a bracket soldered onto it.
Answered 11/27/2012
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Sleep tight: I assume you are talking about the de-bonding of orthodontic brackets. If so, see if your dentist can determine the cause of the grinding. Perhaps a mild sleeping medicine might relax you. There also might be a way to prevent your jaws from meeting by wearing a small intra-oral appliance at night.
Answered 9/28/2016
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