Bruxism, Teeth Grinding

It is a condition in which you clench your teeth unintentionally. Grinding of teeth occur in both awakening and sleeping condition. Bruxism during sleep related with some sleep disorder like snoring and sleep apnea.

Symptoms

Below mention are the signs and symptom of bruxism:

Enamel damage, expose the inner layer of teeth
Teeth become flattened
Grinding of teeth
Pain
Headache at temple regions
Lesion on the cheeks
Jaw and face pain

Causes

It may be occurred due to combination of certain physical psychological and genetic factors.

Sleep bruxism is occurred due to some sleep disorder like sleep apnea and snoring.
Awake bruxism is occurred due to the stress, anxiety and anger disorder. It sometime occur during tension.

Complications

Severe condition may lead the following complications:

Facial pain
Damage to teeth enamel
Headaches

Diagnosis

Bruxism can be noted by your dentist during routine dental checkup. He will be asked you a medical history and check the signs and symptoms of bruxism and diagnosis your condition.

Treatment

Mild treatment does not require any specific treatment but severe cases may require some treatment to prevent the complications. Your doctor recommends a splints and mouth guard to separated your teeth. Or sometime it corrected by correct the dental correction. Other option to avoid clenching your teeth is to remain relax and avoid stress. Certain medications like muscle relaxant will help you.

Lifestyle and Home Remedies

This lifestyle will provide you a good result:

Avoid caffeine after 6pm
Reduce tension and stress
Take proper sleep
Regularly go for dental checkup

Bruxism, Teeth Grinding