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What Causes Constant Pain And Heaviness In The Jaw?
Hi, nearly two years ago I got diagnosed with anxiety and depression, I m on citalopram also I m on thyroxin. I seem to bite down a lot asleep ans sometimes when I m awake and suffer from heaviness in my jaw and it aches constantly. I try to sleep with my mouth open to try and relax it but I seem to bare down with my teeth. Can you help me with this problem please.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Hi,
You are probably having what is called bruxism. This is when we clench our teeth at night and this may cause serious damage to the teeth and also pains in the jaw.
It is important that you see your dentist. There are plastic prosthesis that can be used only at night and helps keep a distance between the upper and lower jaw and protecting from grinding your teeth and protecting your jaw muscles as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
You are probably having what is called bruxism. This is when we clench our teeth at night and this may cause serious damage to the teeth and also pains in the jaw.
It is important that you see your dentist. There are plastic prosthesis that can be used only at night and helps keep a distance between the upper and lower jaw and protecting from grinding your teeth and protecting your jaw muscles as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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