“Can grinding your teeth cause TMJ?”
I grind my teeth at night. Could this end up screwing up with TMJ? Should I see a dentist?
8 Answers
Yes, yes
Grinding can cause TMJ problems and TMJ problems can cause grinding or clenching. Treatments include bite guards, diet, occlusal adjustments, medication, and Botox injections. It’s a good idea to get tested for sleep apnea and nutritional deficiencies. Avoid excess caffeine, alcohol, and sugar!
You can break your teeth grinding excessively.
Clenching and grinding your teeth can be contributing factors in developing a TMJ disorder. Interestingly, an existing TMJ condition will very likely cause tooth clenching and grinding due to the fact that when a TMJ condition exists, the jaw hinge position has changed and the tooth-to-tooth relationship has been altered, often initiating the grinding and clenching.
Grinding your teeth can cause pain and sensitivity to hot and cold to your teeth. It can also cause you to wake up with headaches. Jaw pain is a common symptom of grinding. Yes, you should see a dentist, who will probably recommend a bite splint.
While grinding your teeth during sleep, very strong forces can be placed on the teeth and jaws. Jaw damage can occur. Teeth can crack to the point that they cannot be fixed. A dental visit would be a good idea.
Hi,
Grinding your teeth, or bruxism, is detrimental to your oral health as it will eventually cause attrition or the teeth and shorten them. Losing your facial height will eventually cause TMJ issues. A night guard is a similar cost effective treatment options for Bruxers and discuss the types available with your dentist.
Hope this helped.
Grinding your teeth, or bruxism, is detrimental to your oral health as it will eventually cause attrition or the teeth and shorten them. Losing your facial height will eventually cause TMJ issues. A night guard is a similar cost effective treatment options for Bruxers and discuss the types available with your dentist.
Hope this helped.
Yes grinding teeth is damaging to the joints and although teeth are easy to repair, the joints are not. Wearing a night guard is essential!
