Causes and Treatment for Teeth Grinding
A misaligned jaw could be a cause of teeth grinding. Other notable causes of bruxism are stress and anxiety that build up tension in the jaw. Key takeaways: You will know that you have bruxism if you wake up with tense jaw or a dull headache in the morning. Constant teeth grinding will prove to […]
Ways to Prevent Grinding Your Teeth
Coffee and alcohol may trigger or worsen teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) — especially when consumed closed to the evening. Key takeaways: Teeth grinding often occurs at night making it difficult for people to know if they are grinding. Stress is a major cause of bruxism. Exercise helps to alleviate stress and prevent teeth […]
Why You Grind Your Teeth at Night—and How to Stop
Feeling stressed can affect the mouth since people tend to hold tension in the jaw and the neck. Recurring and continued anxiety may cause teeth grinding when people sleep. 10 to 20 percent of adults often deal with teeth grinding at one point in their lives. Some of the signs to look out for are […]
Treatment available for people who grind their teeth
There are many different treatment options for people who grind their teeth, the symptoms can range from mild jaw pain up to severe chronic headaches. Anti-inflammatories can help with pain, while anti-anxiety drugs such as diazepam are effective muscle relaxants. Osteopaths, chiropractors and psychologists all use strategies to reduce tension in the head and neck […]
Are you grinding your teeth??
Here at The Courtyard Clinic we see a lot of patients who have signs of tooth grinding (known to dentists as bruxism), this can be a debilatating disorder leading to the breakdown of the teeth as well as other symptoms around the body. Patients often do not realise they grind their teeth but may recognise […]
