Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)

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Bruxism is clinching or grinding your
teeth.

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Causes of Bruxism:

Stress

Natural response due to misalignment of teeth

After effect of certain medicines used for treating

depression

Some neuron-muscular disease

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Signs of Bruxism:
Tightening of jaw muscles.

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Grinding sound at night while sleeping.

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Dull morning headache.

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Tightening or pain of jaw muscles
during the morning

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Pain of jaw joints.

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 Diagnosis

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 Expected Duration
Children may brux between the ages 3 to 10.
More of half of them will stop it of their own by
the age of 13. In teenager and adults, how long
the bruxism last depends on the cause.

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Prevention by
Cutting down on certain stimulants like
caffeine and tobacco

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 In bruxism related to stress, the
professional counseling may help.

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Wear the night bite plate as advised by dentist

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Hot compresses on facial muscles may
help to relieve some of the muscle pain
and tightness that Bruxism cause.

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