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The Rise of Bruxism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
TLDR Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a common condition that is on the rise and often associated with stress and anxiety. It can be treated with methods such as jaw surgery, TMJ pillows, mouth guards, and even a device that monitors and relaxes the jaw.
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Bruxism is the medical term for grinding your teeth, which affects approximately 15% of Americans.
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Bruxism is a cyclical pattern of grinding teeth that can occur in clusters and is associated with increased heart rate and brain activity.
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Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is on the rise and is often correlated with stress in adults.
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Teeth grinding and clenching, known as bruxism, is considered a para-functional habit that can occur during the day or night and is often an unconscious response to stress or anxiety.
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Teeth grinding is a response to stress and anxiety that concentrates tension and stress in the jaw, providing a silent form of release.
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Teeth grinding can be connected to malocclusion, which can be corrected through jaw surgery, but the decision to undergo surgery may depend on personal circumstances and the individual's willingness to live with the condition.
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Some signs of bruxism include waking up with sore cheeks, bite marks, and misalignment of the jaw, which can be caused by sleeping positions and can be alleviated with TMJ pillows.
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Teeth grinding in adults is often caused by anger and stress, while in children it can be due to teething, allergies, stress, or anxiety.
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If teeth grinding becomes a problem for children, a mouth guard might be recommended, but otherwise, treating it is not necessary unless it starts affecting their quality of life during the day.
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A device that monitors jaw clenching and teeth grinding and sends a pulse of electricity to relax the jaw has been found to reduce grinding by 50% in the first three weeks and 80% between week six and eight.
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