In the 'Symptoms - Head - Mouth/Oral' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about clenching or grinding of teeth:
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Do you suffer from clenching or grinding of teeth while you sleep (Bruxism)? If you sleep with a partner, it may be worth asking them.
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Your answer |
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...and suggests |
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"No / don't know" |
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"Mildly" |
Bruxism |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Moderately" |
Bruxism |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Seriously - some damage to teeth" |
Bruxism |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Severely - extensive damage to teeth" |
Bruxism |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Bruxism
Prolonged, unintentional grinding and clenching of the teeth, usually occurring during sleep. 'Bruxers' are often unaware that they have developed this habit. Symptoms include abraded/chipped teeth (in extreme cases, waking up with tooth chips in the mouth); facial pain; oversensitive teeth; tense facial and jaw muscles; headaches; dislocation of the jaw; damage to the tooth enamel, exposing the inside of the tooth; a popping or clicking in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ); tongue indentations; damage to the inside of the cheek.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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