Teeth grinding takes a toll on your teeth, jaw and bite. It can be the cause of headaches, jaw and neck pain as well as destructive to your oral health. Most people do not realize that they grind their teeth and are often surprised to find out from their dentist that they do. This is because most people who grind their teeth do it while they are sleeping and don’t realize that it’s happening!

Three Signs that you are grinding your teeth

There are a few signs you can look for to determine if you are grinding your teeth at night. Look in the mirror and check your upper and lower front teeth. If they look flat, chipped and show wear, that’s a sign of teeth grinding. Also, if you look closely at your teeth and notice hairline cracks running up and down the front of your teeth, that’s another tell-tale sign of grinding. Another sign to pay attention to is sensitivity. Gums begin to recede as a result of the pressure transmitted from grinding, creating sensitivity to hot and cold. This is because roots are being exposed where gums used to cover them.

If teeth grinding is left untreated, it can lead to a series of uncomfortable problems such as jaw pain, neck tension and headaches. We found an interesting article discussing ways to prevent grinding teeth, below

5 Ways to Prevent Costly Dental Problems from Grinding Your Teeth

Have you noticed that you are grinding your teeth? I started noticing during the day that I was grinding my teeth after my c-section with my youngest son. I was waking up with a headache in the back of my neck and thought that I was having blood pressure issues at night. Then I discovered that I was sub-consciously clenching my jaw.

Bruxism (the official term for teeth grinding) is often caused by stress or anxiety or even sleep related problems. Often times, people don’t realize that they even grind their teeth until their tooth cracks or the dentist finds evidence of grinding during a routine exam. Today, I wanted to share with you some tips on how to avoid bruxism, read full article here

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