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What Makes A Person Bite One S Teeth Post A Tracheotomy?
Hello Doctor My MIL had a brain stem stroke 2 1/2 years back and she is bedridden now. She is having tracheotomy and rice tube as well. She very well understand what we say and she will respond by nodding her head and through facial expressions. She is undergoing physiotherapy as well. Now for past one week she is bitting her teeth all the time. Not sure why she is doing that. Just want to esquire on that. Thanks in advance Vidhya
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, it often occurs during sleep and is more likely caused by an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth. It can also be caused by a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.
Please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, it often occurs during sleep and is more likely caused by an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth. It can also be caused by a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.
Please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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