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November 27, 2020 0

The Reason Behind Your Clenching Jaw At Night

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Have you ever woken up with a tight and sore jaw? Have you ever had your sleep disrupted because of loud teeth and jaw clenching? Your clenching jaw at night can be one of the symptoms of bruxism or teeth grinding. And chances are, you might not know it right away.
Occasional teeth grinding or clenching jaw at night is typically common due to stress and anxiety and does not pose any harm. But when done frequently, it can cause damage to the teeth and can be related to other health issues like sleep apnea, which you can also read in the blogs of Melbourne Dental Sleep clinic.
This article will tell you the common cause of teeth grinding (medically called Bruxism), how it is related to sleep apnea, and the ways to prevent your jaw from clenching or teeth grinding.