Teeth Grinding – Bruxism

Teeth grinding also known as Bruxism is a dental condition characterized by unconscious grinding and clenching of the teeth. The teeth grinding usually occurs at night during sleep, but small percentage of people do it while they are awake. Of course most people do not know that they grind their teeth during sleep. One of the causes of teeth grinding is improper tooth alignment (may be natural or caused by improper fillings). Another common tooth grinding cause is stress. Some people grind their teeth in their sleep when they are under pressure at work or at home. The teeth grinding dental disorder may occur at any age, but is most common between 30 to 40 year old people. The most obvious teeth grinding symptom is load grounding sounds during one’s sleep, usually noticed by the partner of the person having the problem. Other teeth grinding symptoms are stiffness in the jaw and/or teeth aching during the morning hours, and damaged tooth enamel. Teeth grinding can cause many dental problems including but not limited to damaging teeth enamel, breaking teeth, and jaw muscle problems. If you grind your teeth it’s advisable to see a dentist right away.

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The information provided in this article does not constitute medical advice and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. If you have a health problem you should consult a licensed physician.

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