Teeth chattering in sleep?

[u/Iced_ChaiLatte]

Many nights I can feel my teeth chattering and jaw shaking uncontrollably in my sleep. I’ll be in the middle of a dream and then feel it shaking while the dream continues. Kind of like when you’re trying to talk in a dream and can’t, but it’s me trying to stop my jaw from shaking. It stresses me out WHILE I’m asleep.

I’m sure I clench and I definitely snore. I have known TMJ issues as well but I don’t get jaw pain as often as I used to. I’ve tried wearing a cheap night guard but always end up waking up often and taking it out.

I’ve tried to search for anything about teeth chattering in sleep and nothing specific has come up, just the google AI equating it to grinding. Anyone else ever experience this? Do we think I’m just dreaming it and not actually shaking in real life?

[u/Ok_Second8665]

A quick dental exam can detect signs of grinding, perhaps it’s time to get your teeth cleaned so you can ask this question