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A member asked:
I'm not cold, but when i put my teeth close together there is chattering. i don't have any tmj issues nor anxious. been happening for 7 years now.
12 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Tremor?: It sounds like a type of tremor that may only be obvious when your teeth are close together because the range of movement is small. An evaluation by a neurologist will be helpful to assess the nature and treatment options for this.
Answered 3/24/2015
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See a physician: I doubt this symptom is of dental origin. I believe you should bring this to the attention of a medical doctor.
Answered 3/14/2016
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Muscle spasm?: At that vertical distance, you may be at a muscle length that is not comfortable to sustain, causing a mini muscle spasm which chatters your teeth...
Answered 1/15/2016
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Not TMJ: Doesnt sound like TMJ. Ask your dentist for opinion.
Answered 3/24/2015
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Oral dyskinesia: Oral dyskinesia consists of abnormal, involuntary, uncontrollable movements and teeth chattering. This is a neurologic disorder and visit to a neurologist is warranted.
Answered 3/24/2015
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