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. Read more »
Teeth grinding is clinically referred to as bruxism. Simply defined, it is the act of consciously or unconsciously clenching your teeth either during the day or while you sleep. Bruxism is considered both a medical and a dental problem. This is because it affects both the teeth and all of the structure near it, including the head. Teeth grinding usually happens during sleep. Have you ever had a roommate or a sleeping partner that snores? Well you might have had one that grinds their teeth in their sleep as well. However, unlike snoring, teeth grinding sounds are a little on the low side, although it can be as bothersome as well.
If you grind your teeth, you will know the problems that it can cause. Grinding your teeth at night can cause a painful jaw in the morning. Over time, teeth grinding can cause serious tooth damage, such as cracking of enamel. Teeth grinding can keep your sleeping partner awake, causing relationship difficulties. Many people who grind their teeth find their jaw is tense during the day as well, but the worst grinding happens at night. And this is where the real problem arises.
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If you are one of those people that wakes up in the morning with a sore jaw or maybe a headache, you could suffer from something called bruxism. Bruxism means that you have a habit of grinding your teeth and many people do it in their sleep and never even know they are grinding. This habit is obviously very bad for your teeth and it is a hard one to find a cure for because you might be doing it and not even be aware of it.
There are some simple ways to tell if someone bruxes or grinds their teeth. Pain is one of the more obvious symptoms. Bruxing can make teeth sensitive to cold air and liquid. Another common symptom is soreness in the muscles of the jaw and up to the temples.
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