subject: How To Stop Grinding Teeth [print this page] A very common sleep disorder, almost as common as snoring, is the clenching or grinding of teeth, or "Bruxism". When it only happens from time to time, there is not normally reason to be worried, but when it's constant, it can lead to major problems. In order to stop grinding teeth you must discover the reason you are doing it.
Many factors can contribute to teeth clenching or grinding. Being anxious, having teeth that are not aligned well or are gone can cause someone to grind their teeth during the night. Not only is this a dental problem, but it can also cause medical problems.
Some of the symptoms of teeth clenching are dull, constant headaches, a sore jaw or facial muscles, sleepiness or earaches. Chronic grinding can even cause teeth fractures, loose teeth or even loss of teeth and hearing loss.
As most people that grind their teeth normally do it at nighttime when they are sleeping, it may well be someone else who first notices that there is a problem. A spouse, parent or roommate may be kept awake by the sound of your teeth grinding. If you see your dentist regularly, he may begin to see the wear or fracturing of your teeth during your dental exam.
If you are aware that you are clenching your teeth and you know you have are stressed, there are things you can do to help alleviate the problem. You might want to try exercising or taking a walk in the evening to relax. Take a hot bath before bed. Put a warm, damp washcloth on your face for a few minutes before going to sleep to help relax your jaw muscles.
The best thing you can do is to visit your dentist regularly. He may be able to spot a problem before it causes a lot of damage. If you are grinding your teeth due to an abnormal bite or other teeth problems, you may be fitted with a mouth guard to wear at night. There are now some mouth guards available over the counter but check with your dentist first to see if that might be a good option for you.
The important thing is to take care of the problem as soon as you become aware it is happening so you don't have bigger problems later.
by: Trevor Johnson..
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