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Indents On Tongue From Teeth, Clenching Jaw, Grinding Teeth. What Does This Mean?

My tongue seems to be to big for my mouth, I have indents on both sides of my tongue from my teeth, I clench my jaw, snore and grind my teeth. I have a popping noise that is quite loud when I chew in the right side of my mouth. What the hell does that all mean, I talked to my dentist about my jaw and teeth grinding and he had me bite down a few times and told me We have a guy for that. nothing further.
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Hello, thank you for asking your query with us. If you just have indents on the tongue that is not a problem it is something common but notice it if it seems to be increasing than it can be something problematic, you have to visit any dentist nearby.
Your habit of grinding teeth and clenching jaws is leading to the popping noise while chewing. Actually there is a joint between your skull and jaw, in front of the ear which is called as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) grinding habit is causing problem in that. To relieve it you have to improve your habit. try to notice the grinding and chewing for night it better to get a mouth guard made by your dentist, i think it will be relieved if not then message me again.
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Indents On Tongue From Teeth, Clenching Jaw, Grinding Teeth. What Does This Mean?

Hello, thank you for asking your query with us. If you just have indents on the tongue that is not a problem it is something common but notice it if it seems to be increasing than it can be something problematic, you have to visit any dentist nearby. Your habit of grinding teeth and clenching jaws is leading to the popping noise while chewing. Actually there is a joint between your skull and jaw, in front of the ear which is called as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) grinding habit is causing problem in that. To relieve it you have to improve your habit. try to notice the grinding and chewing for night it better to get a mouth guard made by your dentist, i think it will be relieved if not then message me again.