Can teeth clenching change the shape of our mandible? And if so how long does it take for clenching to affect the shape of our mandible?
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Certainly clenching will affect the jaw bone and teeth. Changes depends on duration frequency and pressure. Increment in every component shortens the visible signs and symptoms. Further, clenching associated with tobacco chewing habits enhances the above said complications. THANK YOU.
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Hello Lybrate user, clenching does not change the shape of mandible, it actually causes hypertrophy of your jaw muscle (mostly masseter). So it appears as if shape of your jaw have changed.
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Clenching primarily changes the tooth structure which is called attrition Changes depend on frequency, intensity and duration of clenching Severe teeth attrition can cause sensitivity and change your bite Jaw changes are primarily restricted to muscular pain especially on waking up in the morning.
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