Can bruxism me harmful to your teeth?!


Question: Can bruxism me harmful to your teeth!?
I experience bruxism (grinding of my teeth) at night!. What causes it and does it harm your teeth!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Yes, nocturnal bruxism (night grinding) can cause severe attrition (wearing away) of the teeth!. Eventually, this can cause pain in your teeth because you are wearing away the enamel!. In addition, nocturnal bruxism can and will cause TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) issues!. Eventually, if it continues, you will develop jaw pain, jaw stiffness, headaches, and/or earaches!.

The way to prevent all of these problems is to do this: best answer is to get a custom mouth guard from your dentist!. This is best because it is fit EXACTLY for your mouth!. Insurance will also often cover this, but you have to check with your individual insurance, if you have any!. Second best is a mouth guard kit from a pharmacy!. Just follow the instructions in the box!. Either way you choose, you need to do it soon, so you can protect your jaws and teeth!. I hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Oh, yes - it can cause a great deal of damage!. I've cracked teeth and needed root canals because of it!. Now, I ALWAYS wear a bite guard even though it's a little uncomfortable!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes, extremely harmful!. You need to ask your dentist to fit you with a night guard!. Simple procedure - impressions, make the mouth piece, fit it - wear it at night! Works wonders!! Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes, harmful! It can wear them down!. I know, I did it!.!.!.!.all the tops of my teeth are pretty flat!.!.!.!.you can get a mouth guard at Wal-Mart, CVS, Rite-Aid!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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