Bruxism Treatment and Cure - Stop Teeth Grinding At Night |
| Published: March 10, 2008, 11:58 pm |
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Teeth grinding is very common and it is referred to as Bruxism. It occurs when you clench or grind your teeth at night or during the day. Grinding involves sliding your teeth back and forth over each other. Doing this continuously can wear down your teeth and cause other problems. Sometimes it can be noisy enough at night to bother other people who may be sleeping near you. Both clenching and grinding can lead to jaw pain and other problems described below. Bruxism is not considered a dangerous disorder although it can sometimes permanently damage your teeth and cause headaches, jaw paid and ear pain. Grinding your teeth at night can disturb roommates and sleeping partners. Sometimes if the jaw pain is severe it can lead to depression, insomnia and eating disorders. Grinding and clenching your teeth can also worsen existing dental problems. There are various treatments and remedies for treating teeth grinding or bruxism. The treatments usually focus on reducing pain, modifying [ Full article ] |
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