Teeth Grinding Symptoms:
Symptoms of teegh grinding include worn down teeth, headaches, earaches, sore gums, jaw and face can all be symptoms of teeth grinding.
Often teeth grinding and clenching occurs at during sleep and, if teeth grinding occurs often, it may cause dental damage, facial pain or disturbed sleep.
How to Stop Grinding Teeth:
Causes of teeth grinding are unknown, but factors such as anxiety, stress, alcohol consumption, smoking, caffeine and sleep apnea have been linked to it. So, managing stress is a biggie. Talk to your doctor or dentist for stress management strategies. Limit alcohol, smoking and caffeine as much as you are able. Learn how to rest the tongue upward, keeping the teeth apart and the lips shut. Relax facial muscles with facial massage or a warm cloth. Avoid chewing gum.
Teeth Grinding Treatments Vancouver BC:
The dentists at Kits Family Dental in Vancouver BC can custom fit you with a mouth guard made of soft plastic to protect the teeth and prevent dental damage. The mouth guard is intended to be used at night during sleep. Some jaw-aligning exercises may also help.
If you are concerned about teeth clenching or teeth grinding, the Kitsilano dentists at Kits Family Dental will be happy to help.
