Certain conditions, like ADHD and night terrors, are also linked to teeth grinding.
If you are struggling with bruxism, talk to your doctor.
They may recommend therapy, mouth guards, or medications that can help.
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Most of the time, bruxism isn’t severe enough to cause major problems.
Bruxism is often diagnosed during a dental exam.
Bruxism Causes and Risk Factors
There are many different reasons why you might grind your teeth.
These include:
Treatment for Bruxism
The good news is that bruxism is highly treatable.
Counseling can also help with sleep habit modification and relaxation techniques.
If other efforts fail to help you stop grinding your teeth,biofeedbackmay be worth trying.
Some guards fit over the top teeth while others fit over the bottom teeth.
They may be designed to keep your jaw in a more relaxed position or to provide some other function.
However, there is some evidence that certain medications may help manage bruxism.
However, do not stop taking your medication or alter your dose without talking to your doctor.
Your jaw and head may ache from your nightly tooth grinding.
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