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A member asked:
Could clenching hard 3 months post op double jaw surgery shift the jaws/ bite?
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Yes: Not sure what you mean by "double jaw surgery", but clenching hard for 3 months will both wear down your teeth and cause stress in the muscles and ligaments that allow your jaw to move. This can cause bite "to shift". See your dentist about getting a night guard to help protect the teeth. Physical therapy may also help to reduce the muscle strain and reduce the clenching.
Answered 3/26/2015
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Not possible: Oftentimes, you may find yourself clenching and grinding your teeth in the middle of the night; this is not unusual. However, braces are preventing your teeth and bite from shifting.
Answered 3/26/2015
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