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Can a sleep centre help me with nocturnal bruxism?
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Dr Keith Hengpoonthana
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Principal dentist of Newington Dental Care. Previous teaching staff for the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney. Special interest in dental anxiety management and orthodontics. … View Profile
Nocturnal bruxism is multifactorial. Some may be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea, in which case ask your GP if you have any risk factors for sleep apnoea. However, managing sleep apnoea may not cure nocturnal bruxism completely if it's due to other causes.
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