Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com

Bruxism is clinching or grinding your teeth. For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com

For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com Causes of Bruxism: Stress Natural response due to misalignment of teeth After effect of certain medicines used for treating depression Some neuron-muscular disease

For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com Tightening of jaw muscles. Signs of Bruxism:

For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com Grinding sound at night while sleeping.

Dull morning headache. For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com

Tightening or pain of jaw muscles during the morning For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com

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For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com Expected Duration Children may brux between the ages 3 to 10. More of half of them will stop it of their own by the age of 13. In teenager and adults, how long the bruxism last depends on the cause.

For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com Cutting down on certain stimulants like caffeine and tobacco Prevention by

For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com In bruxism related to stress, the professional counseling may help.

For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com Wear the night bite plate as advised by dentist

For more details visit http://www.smilecareworld.com Hot compresses on facial muscles may help to relieve some of the muscle pain and tightness that Bruxism cause.

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