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My dad grinds his teeth in his sleep its a horrible sound. what does this mean?
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He's grinding...: ... And he needs to protect his teeth from excessive wear and tear. He may not realize he is doing this. Suggest that he sees a dentist who can evaluate him for a bruxism appliance.
Answered 7/23/2020
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Time to see dentist: Your dad needs to see a dentist to evaluate his oral condition and probably make a mouth guard to reduce the damage that nightly teeth grinding can cause. Also you may consider a sleep study to evaluate for sleep apnea.
Answered 10/8/2013
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