{"id":1354,"date":"2020-03-31T23:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T04:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1354"},"modified":"2020-04-30T23:02:41","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T04:02:41","slug":"ptsd-teeth-clenching-grinding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/ptsd-teeth-clenching-grinding\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Be Concerned about PTSD and Teeth Clenching and Grinding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I suffer from PTSD, and for the past 4 years, I clench my teeth during the day and grind them at night. I have some neck pain and headaches that I think are related to my habit. I’ve had the same dentist since 2011, and he says my teeth look okay. But I’m starting to feel short spurts of dull pain in my lower molar teeth. My last exam and cleaning appointment was in mid-February. I’m afraid of the dentist anyway and need sedation for all my appointments<\/a>. Now with the COVID-19 restrictions, I\u2019m not going to any dentist. Besides, the office is only open for emergencies. I\u2019m wondering if the dull pain and pressure on my lower teeth might be due to cavities or from teeth grinding. Is there anything I can do about this at home? \u2013 Thanks. Quinn from San Antonio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quinn – We’re not sure why your dentist though your checkup appointment was good if you’ve been clenching and grinding your teeth for about four years. And you’re feeling pain and pressure in your teeth. That’s a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Lacy would need to review your x-rays and check your teeth and mouth. We\u2019re concerned that your dentist didn\u2019t thoroughly examine your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you clench and grind your teeth, more than cavities and fillings are involved. Other oral health issues can arise, including<\/p>\n\n\n\n