GRINDING YOUR TEETH
Bruxism is the medical term for grinding, gnashing or clenching your teeth.
Some people with bruxism unconsciously grind their teeth during the day, often when they feel anxious or tense.
The grinding or clenching that occurs at night, is called sleep bruxism.
Tooth grinding, called bruxism, affects a great portion of people. You may have been a tooth grinder for years and not realizing it.
Damage to the teeth caused by tooth grinding is irreversible.
CAUSES OF TOOTH GRINDING
Grinding tooth can be caused by stress, nervous tension and hyperactivity.
If you discover that you are grinding your teeth, it's best to schedule an appointment with your dentist that
can suggest something to rid you of the grinding problem.
SYMPTOMS OF TOOTH GRINDING
Becouse grinding is especially common during sleep, most people don't know that they grind their teeth.
Headache or sore jaw are symptoms of tooth grinding.
Many times people learn that they grind their teeth by their partner that hears the grinding at night.
If you suspect you may be grinding your teeth, talk to your dentist.
HOW TO ELIMINATE TOOTH GRINDING
You can use a tooth grinding night guard, and you can train yourself not to clench or grind your teeth.
