Teeth Grinding
There are several causes of bruxism and in most cases it has been discovered that through daily stress may be the main trigger for most people. Did you know that most people clench their teeth and never feel symptoms?
There are many factors that may cause you to grind your teeth and experience such enormous pain.
- How much stress you are under
- How long and tightly you clench and grind
- Whether your teeth are misaligned
- Your posture
- Your ability to relax
- Your diet
- Your sleeping habits
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There are two matching temporomandibular joints — one on each side of your head, located just in front of your ears. The abbreviation “TMJ” literally refers to the joint but is often used to mean any disorders or symptoms of this region.
Your major symptoms associated with TMJ disorders may be:
- Biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort
- Clicking, popping, or grating sound when opening or closing the mouth
- Whether your teeth are misaligned
- Dull, aching pain in the face
- Earache
- Headache
- Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw
- Reduced ability to open or close the mouth
How To Identify Your Problem
To know if you have TMJ You may need to see more than one medical specialist for your pain and symptoms, such as your primary care provider, a dentist, or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor, depending on your symptoms.
A thorough examination may involve:
- A dental examination to show if you have poor bite alignment
- Feeling the joint and connecting muscles for tenderness
- Pressing around the head for areas that are sensitive or painful
- Sliding the teeth from side to side
- Watching, feeling, and listening to the jaw open and shut
- X-rays to show abnormalities
Grinding can wear down your teeth. Grinding can be noisy enough at night to bother sleeping partners.
Treatment For Your Problem
Simple, gentle therapies are usually recommended first. Although this method has been proven to stop the pain and relieve your problem here is a proven holistic 3- step solution that will stop TMJ
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