Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition that causes regular grinding of the teeth, either during the day or at night while sleeping. There are lots of people who suffer from this condition and there are lots of things that can bring it on like dental problems, stress issues and diet. Left untreated, teeth grinding can cause serious dental problems. In this article we will talk about some of the teeth grinding treatments that others have found effective.
Because stress is one of the biggest causes of teeth grinding it makes sense that one of the best things you can do to overcome this bad habit is to deal with your stress. This isn't always so easy to do of course, but there are lots of ways to teach yourself how to properly relax and reduce the stress that you are feeling. If you have specific issues or emotional problems in your life that are causing stress, you may want to seek therapy or counseling. This might not instantly cure your teeth grinding but it can teach you how to let go of emotions that aren't healthy so you will be better able to let go of your stress and stop grinding your teeth. You could also learn some behavioral modification techniques so that you can properly take on your teeth grinding.
If you experience teeth grinding mostly while you are asleep, your sleeping habits could be contributing to your problem. There are plenty of people who experience daytime as well as nighttime grinding of the teeth but the habit is easier to control during the day when a person is awake. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep or don't keep regular sleeping and waking hours this could be making you grind your teeth at night. Sometimes changing the position you sleep in can help. Try to go to bed as early as you can and don't use any stimulants like caffeine or alcohol before going to sleep. If you have sleep issues it could be making you grind your teeth. Very often, people who grind their teeth at night also snore or have sleep apnea, and your doctor can suggest ways to treat such potentially serious problems.
Chewing habits can also be contributing to your teeth grinding issues. This is not true for everyone but avoid chewing non-food items. If you are a gum chewer you are teaching your jaw to clench and bit which can lead to grinding. Your jaw will want to clench and bite even when you are not chewing gum. Teach yourself good habits by not chewing non-food items. While teeth grinding can be a stubborn problem, many people have managed to get over it and so can you. Don't expect that the problem will be cured all at one time. You have to have some patience with yourself and give the teeth grinding treatments some time to work. To keep your teeth and jaw healthy, try to reduce your teeth grinding a little at a time.
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Eddie Blovin publishes on a number of subjects like dental treatment - specifically
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