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Face muscles around mouth and jaw are always sore and uncomfortable. teeth feel like not resting together right, always feel clenched. gums sore.

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Dr. Brett Noorda answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist ASAP: I saw both of your posts, and both make me think about your jaw joints as the crux of the problem. See a dentist who emphasizes tmj/tmd (jaw joint) treatment and have your joints examined. Some of what you describe suggests jaw joint degeneration, and that is a serious issue that needs immediate intervention.

Answered 9/13/2013

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Bruxism and occlusio: It sounds like you need a bite adjustment and perhaps a night guard and/or an anterior bite plane to get your bite stable. Find the name of a dentist in your area that is known for treating this!

Answered 3/13/2013

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Clenching/Grinding: The muscles of mastication (the muscles you use to chew and eat with) can become sore when you grind or clench your teeth a night. It is important to see your dental specialist to evaluate. If your gums are sore, again, your dentist is the right person to see for a proper diagnosis. There are many reasons why someone could have "sore" gums.

Answered 11/25/2014

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Get help!: This question along with your previous one makes it clear that you are suffering from a problem with your occlusion. You might need to correct your bite but before you can proceed with that you will need to get your symptoms under control. You should find a dentist who specializes in tmd. Usc or ucla dental school can give a referral near where you are.

Answered 8/9/2016

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Tmj: Sounds like are are senverly clinching your teeth while you are sleeping. See a dentist for a mouthguard.

Answered 9/3/2013

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Likely clenching: With the consistency of symptoms, i think you must clench a good deal of the time, not giving facial muscles time to rest. If your orthodontic occlusion is off, this can magnify the pain to teeth, gums and jaws. See a dentist who is proficient at tmd issues. Good luck.

Answered 5/14/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See an OFP: Orofacial Pain includes a number of clinical problems involving the masticatory muscles or TMJ. Some people may experience pain in the ears, cheeks or side of the head, while others experience problems with their bite, clicking noise when moving the jaw. They are the expert in this field.

Answered 12/27/2014

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