Do You Clench or Grind Your Teeth at Night?
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Do you grind or clench your teeth? Do you wake up with pain in your jaw or pain in your teeth? Do you see any chips or wear on your teeth? You may be suffering from
a condition called Bruxism.
Bruxism is a condition that causes the grinding, or clenching of the upper teeth against the lower teeth. Bruxism could be due to several factors, tiredness, stress-related, bite, or could just be a habit. If this is not treated at the right time it can lead to various problems like headache, jaw pain, teeth fractures due to an immense force of grinding, neck pain, or improper sleep that causes us to wake up and stay tired during the day.
If it is stress-related or caused by anxiety, you might benefit from doing activities that help you relax. Mindfulness, meditation, and exercises have been shown to reduce levels of stress and anxiety.
Some people benefit from the use of a nightguard or an occlusal guard. An occlusal or a nightguard is a custom-made removable device that is worn at night and helps reduce or prevent the grinding of the teeth. It is similar to a mouth guard worn while playing some sports. Your dentist will take impressions of your teeth and send them to a lab to make the custom guard for your teeth. This will allow it to fit comfortably in your mouth while protecting your teeth from the immense forces during grinding.
To treat bruxism/grinding/clenching, come see one of our Roswell Georgia area dentists of Sunshine Smiles Dentistry at 365 Market Place Ste 100 Roswell, GA, 30075 and we will suggest you an appropriate course of action.
