Teeth grinding is called bruxism in medical terms.
During this condition, a person involuntarily presses one tooth against another while asleep - the pressure is so strong that a person in the room can hear the grinding, grinding sound. It is the accompanying person who gives information about bruxism, because the patient with the diagnosis does not even remember about the involuntary movement in the oral cavity.
In case of chronic bruxism, it is necessary to consult a dentist, otherwise the condition will worsen.
Teeth grinding can cause:
- Insomnia, sleep-related problems;
- Dental damage;
- Facial pain;
- Disorders of the temporomandibular joint.
Experts do not know the exact cause. According to oral health specialists, contributing factors are severe stress and a certain personality.
Sleep-related bruxism can be managed by the following methods:
- Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time, that is, accustom the body to a certain regimen;
- Give up afternoon naps or daytime naps;
- Exercise regularly;
- Do not drink caffeinated liquids after lunch;
- Do not drink alcohol before bedtime;
- Give up tobacco;
- Do not watch TV in bed;
- The bedroom should be quiet and comfortable;
- Do not use electrical devices 1 hour before bedtime;
- Do not eat hard-to-chew foods for a while;
- Give up chewing gum;
- Avoid stressful environments as much as possible.
Source:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/bruxism
