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Bruxism or teeth grinding
I have been teeth grinding every Night which hurts my gums and teeth in the morning. Kindly help me with it
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Go in for a night guard immediately. Contact your dentist for the same.
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The earlier you get it the better. The process of grinding of teeth is non-reversible.
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Hi Ma'am......night guards are given for grinding of teeth.kindly practo consult for detailed treatment plan and discussion.Regards.
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Bruxism can be related to stress or maligned teeth, so please consult an Orthodontist, who can help you know the cause of teeth grinding. A night guard appliance can help to protect your teeth and also break this habit. Feel free to get in touch.
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Consult an Orthodontist
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reduce stress , if any
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Night grinding is usually correlated clenching involuntarily in sleep due to stress / psychological factors . This activity on longer duration results in excessive masticatory forces on teeth & gums hence the sorenesss & tautnes in muscles causes headache & pain in and around the jaw joint close to ear
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1. Consult dentist for physiological intervention - night guard , bite plane , bite correction
2. Psychologically help yourself to overcome stress
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Night guard applianc is used at the night.consult your dentist to fabricate this applies.
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Bruxism is mostly stress related, though there may be other causes as well. You grind your teeth mostly during your sleep and may feel of tenderness around your jaw.
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You do need a night guard for sure but only after visiting a dentist esp an orthodontist can it finally be ruled out if you need only night guard or other interventions are required.
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Also, in today's times, stress is taking over our lives. So please try some stress relieving practices as well. Not only is stress a cause of your teeth griiding, it also causes other health problems.
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