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Why do i bite my tongue in my sleep?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Nighttime grinding?: Maybe you grind your teeth in your sleep and your tongue gets in between your teeth. If that us the case, another question is why do you grind your teeth. See your dentist for an evaluation and treatment recommendations.
Answered 9/7/2015
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Nocturnal grinding: Is that the only time, do you have any habits of grinding, clenching or playing with teeth and tongue or cheeks during day?A night time appliance-nti- may keep posterior teeth apart and relieve stress from day and decrease habit.
Answered 5/12/2014
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Bruxism: Many people clench or grind their teeth when sleeping and sometimes the tongue can get in the way.
Answered 8/7/2014
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