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Bruxism is causing a light gap between teeth. what can i do to alleviate this problem?
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Night guard: The gap is forming because you grind your teeth down below the level they contact each other, lowering that point between the teeth which opens gaps and causes movement. A night guard will stop the damage, but the only repair is to probably crown the damaged teeth restoring them to their proper contours.
Answered 7/16/2013
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See your dentist: The bruxism may gave caused a change in the way your posterior teeth occlude, which would place more outward pressure on your maxillary teeth when you bite. A night guard will help with this pressure; invisalign and an occlusal equilibration can help minimize any relapse after treatment. All the best...
Answered 1/13/2013
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