Clenching of jaws is otherwise called bruxism. It is commonly caused due to stress, and it is done at night time. It causes facial pain and headache. It can result in TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, causing displacement in the disc's place. Using a mouthguard helps to prevent extreme tooth wear and TMJ pain.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your endodontist has diagnosed correctly.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly upload an image of the jaw. You can have a third molar eruption and so you have pain and reduced jaw opening as common findings.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to quit this habit. There are a few ways you can try to get rid of it, and the pain will be gone.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Clenching of tooth is not an uncommon habit and 75 percent of world population do it. I am glad to hear that you are aware of clenching your tooth.
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