Teeth grinding/Night grinding.

 BRUXISM

 

Excessive grinding of the teeth or clenching of the jaw. This condition can affect adults and children and can occur during day and night.

Teeth grinding is also common in children. However, because their teeth and jaws change and grow so quickly it is not usually a damaging habit that requires treatment and most outgrow it by adolescence.

Causes of teeth grinding in children include:

• irritation in the mouth
• allergies
• misaligned teeth

Causes:  

1. Grinding of the teeth can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include an abnormal alignment of the jaw.

2. Sleep disorders.

3. Stress and anxiety.

4.Tobacco and alcohol use. 

5. Recreational drugs{Chemical substances taken for enjoyment rather than for medical reasons}.

Signs And Symptoms: 

1. Teeth grinding or clenching which may be loud enough to wake up your sleep partner.

2. Teeth that are flattened, fractured, chipped or loose.

3. Worn tooth enamel, exposing deeper layers of your tooth causes the teeth sensitivity.

4. Dull headaches and jaw soreness. 

FRACTURED TEETH because of BRUXISM

Treatment:

NIGHT GUARD

Your dentist may give you a night guard to protect your teeth.

Meditation, counselling and exercise will help to reduce the stress and anxiety.

For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

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