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Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism (medical term), has a significant effect on people sleeping. In the long term, grinding your teeth can damage your teeth or cause health complications. However, do not worry, as there are several home remedies that can ease the pain with the help of a dentist. If you can't wait to know how to stop night-time grinding, start with Step 1 below.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Determining You Have Tooth Grind while Sleeping

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   Understand what teeth grinding. Teeth grinding is a condition where a person unconsciously bit or clenched two squashed teeth. This is common when you are sleeping at night. This unconscious act is often associated with stress in everyday life. Some people have a habit of squeezing their teeth throughout the day, but teeth grinding usually occurs at night while sleeping. Because of this, it will be difficult for you to find out if you have bruxism for yourself.

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   When you first wake up, the first thing to do is check for some unusual symptoms. Tooth grinding usually happens in the evening, so it's a good idea to check in early morning for any unusual symptoms. While it's not a simple thing to do it yourself, some of the following signs will help you be more sure that you have teeth grinding while you sleep:
   • Dull and relentless headache
   • Jaw pain
   • The sound of teeth grinding can be heard even when you have fallen asleep
   • Teeth are sensitive to hot, cold, or numb when brushed
   • Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
   • There is an internal wound in the cheek (from grinding the teeth and biting the cheek)

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   Ask your spouse. If you share your bed with your partner, ask him / her if he / she will hear the sound of teeth grinding you make while sleeping. You can ask him to get up early or go to bed later than you so he can look for any signs of bruxism. If he can wake up in the middle of the night, then chances are he will find the symptom you are trying to hear.
   • In case you slept alone but still want to check your symptoms to determine if you have teeth grinding, why not record your sleep and hear if there are any clenching or grinding sounds any teeth?

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   See a dentist. If you suspect that you have teeth grinding, consult your dentist. They will examine the inside of the mouth and jaw to see if there are any signs of teeth grinding, such as painful jaw or worn teeth. Once you are certain that you have this problem while you sleep, try some in-depth home remedies to completely cure you from grinding your teeth while you sleep. Your dentist will also do a checkup to make sure you don't experience a cause of your pain such as:
   • Oral disease
   • Ear disease or ear infection
   • TMJ or TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
   • Side effects of medications
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Part 2 of 3: Home Treatment

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   Relieve stress. Stress is considered to be the main cause of teeth grinding. Therefore, focus on relieving the stresses of everyday life, such as attending a counseling session on how to relieve stress, exercise, or even meditate. Here are a few other effective ways to reduce stress:
   • Get rid of all the causes of stress from your life. If you feel pressured by an intolerable attitude toward your roommate or are suffering from a horrible relationship, don't be afraid to throw all these negative sources out of your life and move forward.
   • Try to choose the same time to go to bed and wake up each day. This habit will give you more energy to cope with your daily life.
   • Have fun with friends. Smile freely, carefree, do not think or calculate anything with your friends. This will help you relax and release any stress.
   • Eat in moderation. Eating three meals a day with a nutritious meal will help you feel more balanced and less sensitive to everything around you.

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   Say no to caffeine in your diet. Stop drinking soda and coffee immediately, and limit eating too much chocolate. Caffeine is a stimulant and if consumed in excess will make it difficult to keep your mind and jaw muscles relaxed, especially at night.

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   Stay away from alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is a inhibitor that will prevent you from getting a healthy and deep sleep. Tooth-grinding can get worse after drinking alcohol. While alcohol can make you fall asleep more easily, it does not help you sleep comfortably and deeply, which in turn increases the risk of teeth grinding.

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   Stop chewing on objects that are not food. Stop habits that you normally do with your mouth to reduce stress. For example, if you have a tendency to chew when under stress, you should stop that habit right away. If that is a big challenge for you, you can start with chewing gum or sucking on mint whenever you have an urge to chew something that is not food. Then, slowly quit this bad habit.

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   Practice the habit of not clasping your jaw during the day. If you find that your jaws are tight or that your teeth are often clenched, practice to relax your jaw by placing the tip of your tongue between your teeth.

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   Add calcium and magnesium supplements to your diets. Calcium and magnesium are essential for muscle function and the healthy state of the nervous system. If your diet does not meet these two ingredients, you may experience teeth grinding problems, stress and muscle aches.
   • This home remedy will take about 5 weeks to start working.

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   Relax before going to bed. This is really important to dispel any stress before going to bed, to make you feel more comfortable at night, and in turn reduce the risk of grinding your teeth. Here are some great ways to relax before bed and get a deeper, more peaceful night's sleep:
   • Massage your neck, shoulder, and facial muscles before you go to sleep. Use your fingers and palms to massage the sides of your head, forehead, and jaw to help ease blood circulation.
   • Soak the towel in hot water, squeeze out the water, and place it in the cheekbones area in front of the ear. This will help your muscles relax and relax.
   • Likewise, cover your face with a warm towel. This action not only relaxes muscles, but also calms the mind.
   • Playing soothing music or white noise can help calm your mind as you fall asleep.
   • Read in bed at least half an hour before going to bed. This helpful routine will help you get ready to fall asleep.
   • Turn off the television, computer, and any other bright light at least an hour before going to bed. Minimize sensory activity before falling asleep.
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Part 3 of 3: Professional Treatments

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   Get help from your dentist. If your teeth persistently clench, you should see your dentist because chronic grinding can cause broken, loose, or falling teeth. If you grind your teeth regularly, this is the right time to think about using bridges, crowns, root canal extraction, dental implants, partial dentures or even a new set of dentures. Of course, your dentist will look at and decide which treatment is best for you. Depending on the severity of the symptoms you are experiencing, here are a few treatments your dentist will recommend to try:
   • Muscle relaxants. While teeth grinding is usually rarely treated with medicine, muscle relaxants and anti-wrinkle medications (botox) can help relax your jaw muscles, which in turn prevents teeth grinding.
   • Crown coating or Onlay welding for teeth. If your habit of grinding your teeth is really damaging your teeth, your teeth will no longer be aligned. In case this is a problem you are always worried about, your dentist can weld Onlay or cover the crown to restore shape to the jaw surface as well as adjust the chewing and swallowing process.

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   Install a chewing chute or a mouth guard made directly by your dentist. Your dentist may advise you to install a mouth guard or chewing chute at night to protect your teeth from wear and damage caused by bruxism. Here are some important facts about jaw protectors and chewers:
   • The jaw protector will be fitted to your request by your dentist or you can buy it over the counter. However, the tool is usually soft and easily falls off during the grinding process. As a result, the snug mouth guard fitted by a dentist is a bit more expensive than the one found at a pharmacy (although most costs are covered by insurance), but it does match up. with your teeth easier and gives you a comfortable use.
   • Some self-regulating, self-regulating, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) protectors are also an affordable option to try, before investing your money in a snug fit. These can be easily softened in boiling water and adjust to fit your teeth.
   • The chewing trough is made of clear, hard acrylic resin, and is lightly fitted to the upper or lower molars. You can wear them at night to protect your teeth from damage.

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   External orthodontics for teeth (optional). If the teeth grinding affects the appearance of your teeth and you are desperate to change that, don't hesitate to visit your esthetician to discuss this. If your teeth are short or close to your gums due to the impact of teeth grinding, your dentist will correct or rebuild your teeth using crowns or porcelain crowns. Revitalizes teeth to make them stronger and more beautiful. advertisement

Advice

• When your mouth is closed, don't let your teeth touch each other. They should only interact while you are chewing and swallowing.
• Although ice is often used to relieve all pain, they are not suitable for this. The reason is that the stone will tighten your jaw muscles, and it will cause further pain afterward. Use a warm washcloth and place it on your face, as mentioned above.
• If your jaw hurts, you can take a pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, to provide temporary relief.

Warning

• Chronic grinding of teeth can lead to cracks, loose teeth, and even fractures. Besides, this bad habit also seriously affects the jaw and causes temporomandibular joint disorder. Therefore, if you often grind your teeth uncontrollably, it is best to see the dentist immediately.
• Some people start to develop teeth grinding after they start taking anti-depressants. If you are in a similar situation, consult your doctor to see if you can take another medicine or take medicine to treat bruxism.