Life can be stressful, but leave your teeth out of it. Stress can be a major cause of teeth grinding. Unfortunately, it’s hard to know whether or not you’ve been grinding all night unless you have some symptoms, like a dull and constant headache, a sore jaw, or cold sensitivity.
Teeth grinding can cause serious problems, such as fracturing and lose of teeth, causing the need for root canals, crowns, bridges, or dental implants.
A mouth guard can protect your teeth, but if stress is the cause be sure to ask your doctor about some additional remedies for stress-relief.
Some other tips for teeth grinding:
1. Avoid alcohol and caffeine
2. Do not chew on gum, pencils, ice or anything that is not food.
3. Relax during the day, if you notice clenching – release your muscles.
4. Limit hard foods, which put excessive pressure on your joints – such as nuts and hard candies.
5. Use anit-inflammatory medications such as IB Profin, to relieve symptoms if necessary.
For over 30 years, Dr. Lee Weisbard, D.D.S., and her team have provided Colorado and beyond with the highest quality dental experience available. And it all grew out of her compassion for others and a love for the dental arts.
She has the skills and committed excellence in cosmetic, general, and dental implant dentistry that brings you the best dental care in Greenwood Village, DTC, Englewood, Cherry Hills, Littleton, and the surrounding cities of Denver. She has received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious 2018 Colorado Businesswoman of the Year award.