Is it possible to break your jaw just from grinding your teeth while sleeping?

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Is it possible to break your jaw just from grinding your teeth while sleeping?

2007-11-02 15:19:56 · 2 answers · asked by long_morrow 1 in Health ➔ Dental

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No. But you can crack your teeth or get a persistent pain in the joints just below your ears (TMJ).

2007-11-02 15:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

YOU CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR TEETH OR JAW JOINTS ON EITHER SIDE, BUT YOU WILL NOT BREAK YOUR JAW.
IF YOU GRIND AT NIGHT HAVE THE DENTIST MAKE YOU THIS SPECIFIC APPLIANCE. IT WILL STOP YOUR GRINDING BECAUSE TYPICAL NIGHGUARDS CAN'T. THIS HAS TO BE MADE BY A DENTIST.
GOOD LUCK, MANY OF MY PATIENTS LOVE THIS.

2007-11-02 15:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋