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Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Teeth grinding
Also called Bruxism, Jaw clenching, Grinding at night, TMJ
Who it's forA man who grinds or clenches at night and wakes with a sore jaw.
When to see a doctor
- Jaw pain with chest pain that spreads to your arms, neck or jaw, or severe breathlessness: call 911.
- You cannot eat or drink, your jaw is locking, or you cannot open your mouth fully: see urgent care or your doctor today. US: see your dentist right away.
- Frequent, severe headaches, pain or tenderness at the side of the head or on the scalp, or double vision or loss of vision: urgent care or your doctor today.
- Your breathing stops and starts in sleep, you gasp or choke at night, or you are always tired: see your doctor about sleep apnea.
- Tooth damage, cracked teeth or sensitive teeth, or pain in the jaw, face or ear: see a dentist.
- Grinding that began on a new antidepressant or sleep medicine: tell the prescriber, and do not stop it yourself.
I am not a doctor or a dentist. This is not medical advice. This is self-education. Every dose on this page is the one a trial or a label used, quoted from it. It is not a prescription. Talk to a doctor who has examined you before anything in the With a doctor group.