A GUIDE TO SLEEP BRUXISM (TEETH GRINDING)
JEFF MANN – Last updated on January 2nd, 2018 – SleepJunkies.com Bruxism is a condition affecting up to 10% of the adult population and is characterised by the grinding, gnashing and and clenching of the teeth and jaws. Often sleep bruxism may only be a mild problem, requiring little if any treatment. On the other hand, a serious case, left untreated, can cause acute pain and permanent damage to your teeth and gums. (Please note this article concentrates on sleep bruxism as opposed to awake bruxism which has a different pathology.) Sleep bruxism happens subconsciously and many who suffer are completely oblivious to their nocturnal behaviour. Unless …
Teeth Grinding
MouthHealthy.org “Keep a stiff upper lip” or “get a grip!” That’s often the advice we get—and give—on how to cope with stress. If you take it literally, the result could be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws. It’s called bruxism, and often it happens as you sleep. Teeth grinding can be caused not just by stress and anxiety but by sleep disorders, an abnormal bite or teeth that are missing or crooked. A study in the November 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that teeth grinding is also associated with alcohol and tobacco use. …
Teeth-grinding in teens ‘a sign of being bullied’
14 July 2017 | BBC.com Teeth-grinding in teenagers could be a sign they are being bullied at school, research suggests. An oral health charity said parents and schools should be aware of the problem, which can also affect adults who are stressed and anxious. Teeth-grinding can lead to headaches, worn-down teeth and disrupted sleep – and it appears to be on the rise, experts say. The sound of grinding has been compared to the noise from a circular saw. A study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation found that 13 to 15-year-olds who experienced verbal bullying at school were …
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