Bruxism

Bruxism is the fancy word for when people grind or clench their teeth. Don't think that you are the only one with this problem, 8-10% of adults share in suffering from this sleeping disorder. It is the third most common sleeping disorder following snoring and sleep talking.

During sleep Bruxism the upper and lower teeth come into contact up to 40 minutes every hour and at a force of 115 kilograms. This creates jaw pain, headaches, and damage to the teeth and surrounding tissue.

So what can you do? Stress, smoking, alcohol, and caffeine are believed to set off or worsen the condition so steer clear of those. Dentists may also fit you for a customized mouth guard to help protect your teeth and alleviate some of your symptoms.