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I woke up this morning and discovered i was grinding my right molars while asleep. why am i doing this? how do i stop?
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Grinding: Many causes including, but not limited to, habit, imbalanced occlusion, stress, muscle imbalance, etc. see your Dentist for evaluation.
Answered 6/30/2016
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See DDS: See your dentist for a definitive diagnosis. The dentist may make a night guard, which will separate your teeth or you may need a more comprehensive TMJ workup if warranted.
Answered 7/1/2016
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