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Can teeth clenching at night cause teeth sensitivity to hot and coldness around the gum line or just the biting surfaces?
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Yes: Talk to your Dentist about fabricating an Occlusal Orthotic, an appliance to protect your teeth while you sleep.
Answered 4/5/2020
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See DDS: Have your dentist clinically evaluate the area of concern. Grinding can lead to recession and tooth sensitivity. Make sure that this is the problem and not decay or periodontal disease by contacting your dentist.
Answered 2/24/2016
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