5 Tips for Teeth Grinding Help - 14th December 2011

Teeth grinding, medically known as Bruxism, is the habit of clenching and grinding your teeth, usually subconsciously. Regular and longer term teeth grinders are at risk of causing permanent damage to their teeth. But there are other disadvantages too, including disrupted sleep for yourself and loved ones, headaches, earaches and jaw discomfort.

The good news is that help is at hand and here are 5 tips for teeth grinding help:

1. Wear a mouth guard, night guard or dental retainer – mouth guards and retainers are custom made using a flexible material. The mouth guard is moulded using a self impression kit that is sent to your home. It is completely safe to use and unobtrusive, mouth guards provide a soft cushion for your teeth.

2. Reduce stress – teeth grinding is most commonly associated to stress. You may need to look at all areas of your life to identify areas where you feel under pressure. Addressing the cause will most certainly help reduce teeth grinding.

3. Avoid alcohol – grinding tends to increase after alcohol consumption.

4. Train yourself not to clench or grind your teeth – as soon as you notice yourself doing so, make a conscious effort to stop.

5. Do not chew on items such as pens – even chewing gum encourages strength in your jaws, which can cause the desire for clenching or grinding.

For more tips and information to help keep your teeth healthy get in touch with the experts at Night Guard Direct, telephone 01753 580475 or email info@night-guard.co.uk.