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Why does my jaw and teeth clench? always feel jolted awake during day naps. feel blood pulsing in face and jaw comes together in naps. teeth grinded
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Bruxism: Is the medical term for what you are doing. Etiology is not clear. You need a mouth guard when you sleep.
Answered 6/22/2013
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Multiple factos: Bruxism(grinding/clenching) is a very complicated symptom that a lot of people deal with. The most common excuse for bruxing is stress related, however recent studies have linked clenching and grinding with sleep apnea. You could be clenching because you are not getting enough air while sleeping. You can have different splints made to help with the grinding and pain while sleeping. See a specialis.
Answered 6/26/2013
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