How do you deal with stress? "Keep a stiff upper lip" or "get a grip" are often phrases we hear when dealing with the chaos in our lives. We hope that you do not take this literally-as the result would be grinding your teeth or clinching your jaw. This is known as bruxism and often happens in your sleep.
Stress is not the only cause of teeth grinding or clinching. Anxiety, sleep disorders, an abnormal bite, or teeth that are missing or crooked. Some symptoms of teeth grinding include; dull headaches, soreness in your jaw, painful or loose teeth, fractured teeth.
Doctor Hubbs fits patients with a night guard to prevent grinding your teeth while you are sleeping. You may wear this night guard to prevent grinding your teeth while you are sleeping. You may wear this night guard during any time of the day where you feel you may be more stressed or have more anxiety.
If the cause is from stress you need to find ways to relax. Medication can be good, as recommended by your physician. Excercise is also a good outlet.
Children also may experience teeth grinding. Because their jaw and teeth are changing so rapidly, it is not usually as damaging that requires treatment. Most will outgrow during adolescence. Possible cause of teeth grinding in children may include; irritation in the mouth, allergies, or misaligned teeth.
