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At night i clench my jaw so tight it gives me headaches my tongue will get stuck inbetween my upper and lower rows of teeth & now it is very sore?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Occlusal guard: See your Dentist for evaluation and possible referral to a Dentist who focuses on TMJ treatment. An occlusal guard will at least be one mode of treatment to protect your dentition and joints. Also see a Therapist for stress relief techniques to address the source of the parafunctional habit. Best of luck.

Answered 8/16/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Nocturnal Bruxism: also called night time clenching, may cause tooth wear, and even damage or break teeth. Currently, no therapy has been proven effective in treating sleep bruxism. See your dentist for night guard fabrication for teeth protection. Good luck.

Answered 8/16/2015

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Clenching: May be relieved with an Occlusal Orthotic. Would be best, however, to determine and address the cause. See your Dentist.

Answered 8/16/2015

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Dr. Keith Hollander answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Night guard: A well fitted custom night guard will protect your teeth and decrease the intensity of the clenching. There can be several reasons that you clench, bite, habit, stresses, medications, muscle strain, spinal alignment. This can be a complicated constellation of symptoms to unravel. Start with a consult with a dentist that treats TMD and facial pain issues.

Answered 11/18/2016

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