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You may be shocked to learn that Bruxism, or the grinding or clenching of teeth, is a very common sleeping problem, almost as common as snoring. If it only happens sometimes, it’s not normally an issue, but chronic grinding can lead to major issues. In order to stop grinding teeth, you will first want to know what is causing it.

Clenching your teeth can be caused by lots of things - stress, an abnormal bite, missing or crooked teeth. It is considered both a dental and medical problem as it affects both the teeth and structures near teeth, including the head.

There are many signs that you are grinding your teeth. You may have headaches, your face or jaw may be sore, you may be unusually sleepy during the day or be having earaches. Constant clenching that has been going on for a while may cause you to have loose teeth, fractures in your teeth and may even cause some loss of hearing.

As most people that grind their teeth normally do it at nighttime when they are sleeping, it may well be someone else who first notices that there is a problem. A spouse, parent or roommate may be kept awake by the sound of your teeth grinding. If you see your dentist regularly, he may begin to see the wear or fracturing of your teeth during your dental exam.

If stress is a problem for you, try to find ways to relax. Getting some exercise in the evening or relaxing in a warm tub before sleeping may bring some relief. A warm, damp cloth applied to your face before bedtime can ease tight jaw muscles.

The best thing you can do is to visit your dentist regularly. He may be able to spot a problem before it causes a lot of damage. If you are grinding your teeth due to an abnormal bite or other teeth problems, you may be fitted with a mouth guard to wear at night. There are now some mouth guards available over the counter but check with your dentist first to see if that might be a good option for you.

If you alleviate your stress or see your dentist as soon as you know you are grinding your teeth, you will save yourself major problems down the road.

Find more help to stop grinding teeth with this simple, effective hypnosis for tooth grinding.