Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)

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Bruxism is clinching or grinding your teeth.

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Causes of Bruxism:

Stress

Natural response due to misalignment of teeth

After effect of certain medicines used for treating depression

Some neuron-muscular disease

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Tightening of jaw muscles.

Signs of Bruxism:

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Grinding sound at night while sleeping.

Dull morning headache.

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Tightening or pain of jaw muscles during the morning

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Pain of jaw joints.

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Diagnosis

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Expected Duration

Children may brux between the ages 3 to 10. More of half of them will stop it of their own by the age of 13. In teenager and adults, how long the bruxism last depends on the cause.

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Cutting down on certain stimulants like caffeine and

tobacco

Prevention by

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In bruxism related to stress, the professional counseling

may help.

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Wear the night bite plate as advised by dentist

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Hot compresses on facial muscles may help to relieve some of the muscle pain and tightness that Bruxism cause.

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