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Teeth grinding tends to occur in your sleep. It’s often associated with stress or a result of missing or crooked teeth. It might also simply, and commonly, be the result of having an abnormal bite. If it’s occasional, teeth grinding won’t cause severe damage. However, persistent cases can lead to headaches, jaw soreness, and maybe even the loss of teeth.
Oftentimes, a loved one is the person who notices teeth grinding, informing you of your behavior. You might also feel tenderness in your teeth when you wake up. When the symptoms or cases are sporadic, the teeth grinding or clenching is most likely related to stress, meaning that it isn’t serious. If you have sporadic teeth grinding, here are a few tactic that could help you stop or reduce the frequency:
- Stay hydrated
- Exercise or do physical therapy to reduce stress and tension
- Take a muscle relaxant before bed
- Consume less caffeine and alcohol
- Avoid excessive chewing
- Talk to a therapist about stress management
If your teeth grinding becomes a regular issue, contact your dentist at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston about different options that will protect your teeth. Your dentist can examine your teeth and assess the extent of the damage. Usually, a nightguard will be used to prevent further damage from the grinding. If there’s a great deal of damage, you might need to have some work done by your Houston cosmetic dentist, too.
Questions? Let us know how we can help! Contact Cosmetic Dentists of Houston to schedule a consultation.
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