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Is Bruxism A Symptom Of Parkinson's Disease?

Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2015

Question: I keep clenching my jaw, even talk through clenched teeth: I have PArkinson's -- is this due to that, or a side effect of medication?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bruxism is indeed a complication of Parkinson's, not the medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The symptom you are describing is called Bruxism, and in fact is a complication of Parkinson's.

I would recommend you discuss it with your treating doctor to help advise muscle relaxants, stress management therapy, mouth guards, etc. I hope you find my response helpful. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (39 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer. I will follow up with my neurologist!

Regards,
XXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome ma'am

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You are most welcome XXXXXXX Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar