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Why is my tmj hurt worse at night?
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TMJ: Before bed or in bed? It may be that you are clenching or grinding during the day unconsciously. Please see a dentist who has been trained to make a hard plastic upper night guard that you can wear during the day.
Answered 12/15/2015
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TMJ pain at night: Tmj pain may be greater at night due to emotional stress built up during the course of the day causing the muscles to be tense and/or in spasm. Pain may also be greater at night due to clenching the jaw muscles or bruxism (tooth grinding).
Answered 3/15/2015
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TMJ pain: Likely grinding or imbalanced positioning if you sleep sideways and the jaw has pressure from a pillow. Teeth position can contribute to tmd symptoms.
Answered 1/13/2015
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Clench/grind: Likely you are clenching and/or grinding at night. See an oral surgeon for advice.
Answered 4/17/2016
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