

Clenching and Grinding (Bruxism) can cause lasting damage to your teeth and your temporomandibular joint.
Signs of Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Teeth grinding (bruxism) problems involve significant dental issues like worn enamel, fractured teeth, and tooth loss, alongside chronic pain in the head, neck, and jaw (TMJ disorders), migraines, earaches, tinnitus, and poor sleep, often stemming from stress, anxiety, certain medications, or sleep disorders like sleep apnea, requiring treatment with nightguards, stress management, and potential dental or medical intervention.
Problems you may experience are:
Worn Tooth Enamel: Grinding flattens teeth, exposing sensitive inner layers (dentine).
Cracked or Chipped Teeth: High force can fracture teeth or fillings.
Loose Teeth/Tooth Loss: Severe grinding can loosen teeth, leading to extraction.
Increased Sensitivity: Worn enamel causes sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods.
Damage to Restorations: Fillings, crowns, and implants can be damaged.
Studies show great success with reducing and stopping Bruxism through hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy gets to the "root" of the problem, which many times is stressed.
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