Grinding Teeth

Although tooth grinding conditions occur mostly due to stress and constant anxiety, the person with this condition grinds his teeth during his or her sleep or subconsciously during the day. Asymmetry of the jaws, loss of certain teeth or even tooth crowding may be direct health causes of grinding of teeth.

Since grinding teeth takes place during the patients' sleep, most of them don't realize they're brushing their teeth while they're asleep! But they can find out by:

• Dental grinding symptoms and indicators that include: persistent headache and jaw pain
• Grinding teeth while sleeping makes sounds. The family of the injured person can tell him about his condition when he wakes up because they have heard him grinding his teeth in his sleep.
• If you suspect that you are grinding your teeth during your sleep, check with your dentist. Because it is most able to examine your mouth and jaw to detect tooth grinding, it can detect any weakness in your jaw or any defect in your teeth.

Your doctor will prescribe a Night Guard to your mouth to help protect your teeth while you sleep. If your mental state is the cause of grinding your teeth, consult your doctor on the best treatment methods to improve your condition and reduce any stress you may experience. Your dentist can advise you to: