{"id":16051,"date":"2021-05-10T13:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/squad\/?p=16051"},"modified":"2021-05-10T13:00:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:00:09","slug":"do-you-grind-your-teeth-while-you-sleep-heres-how-to-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wellness\/do-you-grind-your-teeth-while-you-sleep-heres-how-to-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Grind Your Teeth While You sleep? Here\u2019s How to Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever felt a random soreness in your jaw when you wake in the morning? Or realized that your teeth have become sensitive, even if you do brush and floss daily?\u00a0 You may be experiencing bruxism. Bruxism, or teeth grinding occurs most often during sleep. However, it can also occur subconsciously while awake. There are no causes for this condition, but physical, psychological, and genetic factors can come into play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are some signs and symptoms I should be looking out for?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may not be needed for mild bruxism, but if you experience any of these signs and symptoms, you may need dental care:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loudly grinding or clenching teeth while asleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flattened, fractured, chipped or loose teeth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worn tooth enamel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth pain or sensitivity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tired or tight jaw muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earache pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dull headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damages from chewing inside your cheek<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep disruption\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What are some complications that can occur from teeth grinding?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not seeking medical care for bruxism can lead to more serious complications such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damages to your teeth and jaw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tension-type headaches\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe facial or jaw pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorders that occur just in the joints in front of your ears (temporomandibular joints)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What are some treatment options that can help stop teeth grinding?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are experiencing bruxism there are some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-to-stop-grinding-teeth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remedies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can help you overcome this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouthguards and splints.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouthguards can be an option to help combat sleep bruxism. They cushion your teeth and stop them from grinding against each other when you sleep and help to reduce jaw pain. They can be purchased over the counter or can be custom made at your dentist\u2019s office.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reductive coronoplasty<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dental procedure that can level the biting surface of your teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botox<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botox can help to relax the large muscle that moves your jaw (masseter) which leads to relieving bruxism and any associated headaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biofeedback technique<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This technique can help you become aware of and eliminate behavior that relates to bruxism. Usually a therapist will teach you how to control jaw movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress reduction techniques<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk therapy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tongue and jaw muscle exercises<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These exercises can help relax the jaw and facial muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating bruxism early on is essential to prevent dental complications related with this condition. Seek help from your dentist if you believe you have bruxism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever felt a random soreness in your jaw when you wake in the morning? Or realized that your teeth have become sensitive, even if you do brush and floss daily?\u00a0 You may be experiencing bruxism. Bruxism, or teeth grinding occurs most often during sleep. However, it can also occur subconsciously while awake. 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