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Understanding Bruxism and Its Effects on the Oral Health

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Understanding Bruxism and Its Effects on the Oral Health

Bruxism afflicts many people without realizing it. It might seem like a harmless problem but it actually has a lot of long-term effects on our oral health.

Teeth grinding or Bruxism can happen for a lot of reasons. There’s no exact cause to it but there are a lot of contributing factors such as mental and emotional problems. People with a very stressful lifestyle can suffer from this condition. The teeth gnashing can be the mind’s way of coping with a stressful day. Any emotion suppressed during waking hours can manifest when we sleep, hence the teeth grinding.

Those who have sleep disorders may also experience this. In kids, if they tend to move around a lot and are unable to reach a deep sleep cycle, it could be because of parasites. It’s best to have children checked by experts to find out what could be causing it.

There are also physical reasons that lead to Bruxism. If you have parents who also suffered from it before, there is a high chance that you can experience it as well. Genetics can play a big role. Underlying health problems like Parkinson’s disease may also contribute to Bruxism.

Poor teeth misalignment can also manifest in the form of teeth grinding. This is your teeth’s way of finding the right alignment of teeth.

Bruxism is bad for oral health in the long run because it wears down the enamel of the teeth. If you notice that your teeth look chipped on the surface or it is starting to look worn down, you might need to go to your dentist to find a solution to your teeth-grinding problem.

The constant grinding action also affects the gums. People with teeth-grinding issues are more prone to gum issues. It can cause gum recession and will then contribute to gum diseases.

What can you do?

You can go to dental clinics like The Dental Lounge. Your dentist can prescribe the use of mouth appliances to minimize damage to your teeth.

To fix already worn-out teeth, your dentist might recommend getting a crown or Veneers in Burnaby. With the help of veneers in Burnaby, you can restore your smile. Veneers in Burnaby help in hiding the chips and cracks. It has to be done by a cosmetic dentist to make sure that you get natural-looking veneers in Burnaby.

In addition to these, it also helps to have a calming routine before bedtime. You can try soaking in a warm bath to relax the muscles. Lavender has calming benefits. You can use aromatic oils to have a relaxing scent in your room.

Massage those tight muscles or do simple meditation and yoga before you go to sleep. This will help loosen up the tight muscles and get rid of the tightness that can cause pent-up stress and emotions.

Robert Kyles is the author of this article. For more details about Dental Center in Burnaby please visit our website: thedentallounge.ca

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