Teeth grinding
Teeth grinding (bruxism) can cause different symptoms, including facial pain, headaches and worn-down teeth.
Some of the symptoms of bruxism, such as facial pain,will often disappear when you stop grinding your teeth. Others, such as tooth damage, can bepermanent and may need dental treatment.
Possible symptoms ofteeth grindinginclude:
Symptoms that affect the mouthinclude:
It's important to note tooth wear only occurs in severe cases of bruxism and not everyone who grinds their teeth will have it.
If your teeth become worn through grinding, you may need dental treatment to avoid developing further problems, such as infection or a dental abscess .
You should see your dentist if:
Tell your dentist if you thinkyou'regrinding your teeth. They'll check your teeth and jaw for signs of bruxism, help work out the possible causes, and suggest appropriate treatment.
See your GPif you grind your teeth and you have high stress levelsor anxiety . They'll be able to recommend treatment to help manage your stress , which may alleviate your teeth grinding symptoms.
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Bruxism is the medical term for the habit of grinding the teeth and clenching the jaw.
Teeth grinding (bruxism) can cause different symptoms including facial pain, headaches and worn-down teeth.
The causes of teeth grinding (bruxism) are not always known, but it is usually linked to other factors, such as stress and anxiety or sleep problems.
Although there are a number of possible treatments for teeth grinding (bruxism), only a few have been shown to be effective.
Bruxism real story
After finally having amouth guardfitted, Karen Smith now feels in control of her bruxism. She was about five years ago that her dentist first told her that she was grinding her teeth.