Grind, grind, grind. If you live with a tooth grinder, especially a night grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound. Other symptoms of grinding (bruxism) include:
*sensitivity in the teeth
*tightness or pain in the jaw
*headaches, earaches, or facial pain
*worn down, chipped, or loose teeth
People often grind their teeth in response to stress, so reducing or eliminating stress as much as possible can help the situation. Here are some other helpful ideas to reduce grinding tendencies:
* cut back on caffeine &/or alcohol
* drink plenty of water to minimize dehydration
* do something relaxing right before bedtime (warm bath, etc.)
* eliminate chewing habits (pens, pencils, gum, etc.)
* if you find yourself clenching or grinding during the day, place your tongue between your teeth to serve as a reminder to avoid the habit
Untreated grinding can lead to chipped and worn teeth, chronic facial pain, and even TMJ disorder. If the tooth grinding persists, please give our office a call at 440-734-1146 to discuss the possible treatment options!
*sensitivity in the teeth
*tightness or pain in the jaw
*headaches, earaches, or facial pain
*worn down, chipped, or loose teeth
People often grind their teeth in response to stress, so reducing or eliminating stress as much as possible can help the situation. Here are some other helpful ideas to reduce grinding tendencies:
* cut back on caffeine &/or alcohol
* drink plenty of water to minimize dehydration
* do something relaxing right before bedtime (warm bath, etc.)
* eliminate chewing habits (pens, pencils, gum, etc.)
* if you find yourself clenching or grinding during the day, place your tongue between your teeth to serve as a reminder to avoid the habit
Untreated grinding can lead to chipped and worn teeth, chronic facial pain, and even TMJ disorder. If the tooth grinding persists, please give our office a call at 440-734-1146 to discuss the possible treatment options!
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