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Key Takeaways A scalloped tongue often indicates pressure from nighttime teeth grinding or jaw clenching. The appearance of a scalloped tongue may signal underlying issues like bruxism, tongue posture problems, or airway restriction. Common scalloped tongue causes include muscle tension, poor sleep posture, and chronic clenching. Using a custom night guard...
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Key Takeaways Jaw pain in the morning is often caused by sleep bruxism, TMJ disorders, or muscle overuse. A misaligned bite or poor sleep posture can contribute to recurring jaw tightness and discomfort. Symptoms such as jaw clicking, locking, or worn teeth...
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If you regularly wake up with a dull headache, a sore jaw, or unexplained tooth sensitivity, you might be one of the millions of people who grind or clench their teeth. This condition is what dentists call bruxism. Bruxism is...
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Can clenching teeth cause cavities? Although bruxism (grinding and clenching teeth) doesn’t directly cause the formation of cavities, it drastically increases the risk of their development. If you habitually grind and/or clench your teeth, you’re far more likely to develop...
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Many people who suffer from bruxism don’t realize that there’s often a direct link between grinding and clenching teeth and posture issues. Going a step further, bruxism and TMJ disorders (TMD) are often related as well. If you’re unsure of the root cause of...
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