{"id":10099,"date":"2015-11-30T18:45:57","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T18:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/salvaggio.headstaff.com\/?p=10099"},"modified":"2020-12-21T17:25:09","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T17:25:09","slug":"what-is-bruxism-and-how-does-it-affect-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/brampton-dentist\/what-is-bruxism-and-how-does-it-affect-me\/","title":{"rendered":"What is bruxism and how does it affect me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/teeth-grinding-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman in bed grinding teeth while sleeping\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/teeth-grinding-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/teeth-grinding-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/teeth-grinding-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you grind your teeth or clench your jaws\u00a0constantly, you have a habit known as bruxism.\u00a0 It is estimated that bruxism affects up to 10% of the population.\u00a0 Bruxism can be present in both children and adults.\u00a0 Bruxism can occur during sleep when you are not aware of it and during the day when you may be aware of it.\u00a0 Some people constantly clench or grind their teeth during the day, without being aware of it.\u00a0 If bruxism occurs during the day when the person is awake, usually there is no grinding of the teeth. Instead, they are usually clenching their teeth.\u00a0 Those who grind their teeth or clench while asleep typically have other sleeping disorders, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/sleep-apnea\">sleep apnea<\/a> and snoring.\u00a0 Sleep apnea occurs where there are pauses in breathing during sleep.\u00a0 Sometimes the person may not be aware that they are clenching or grinding their teeth if it usually happens during sleep.\u00a0 Often, a spouse will hear the grinding and notify the person.\u00a0 It is essential to recognize the signs and speak to your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<p><strong>Signs and symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clenching or teeth grinding (may be loud enough to affect others who are nearby)<\/li>\n<li>Sensitive teeth<\/li>\n<li>Jaw pain or jaw soreness<\/li>\n<li>Flattened, loose or chipped teeth<\/li>\n<li>Damage from chewing on the inside of your cheek<\/li>\n<li>Worn down tooth enamel, on the biting surface that shows other layers of the tooth<\/li>\n<li>Tense jaw muscles<\/li>\n<li>Pain near the ear area<\/li>\n<li>A dull headache in the temple area<\/li>\n<li>Marks on your tongue<\/li>\n<li>A locked jaw that will not open or close fully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What causes it?<\/h2>\n<p>Certain medications may cause bruxism. Anti-depressants, some recreational drugs, and disorders such as depression, Parkinson&#8217;s, and severe anxiety can all lead to grinding and clenching of teeth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Possible causes may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stress, anxiety, anger, frustration<\/li>\n<li>Uneven alignment of teeth<\/li>\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<li>Side effects of certain antidepressants<\/li>\n<li>Disorders such as Parkinson&#8217;s or Huntington&#8217;s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How is it treated?<\/h2>\n<p>Those with mild symptoms do not always need treatment. For those with severe and frequent bruxism, it can lead to constant headaches, jaw disorders, worn or damaged teeth, damage to dental restorations, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/tmj\/basics\/definition\/con-20043566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMJ<\/a> issues and other issues.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist may suggest mouthguards to help.\u00a0 These keep teeth separated to avoid the damage due to clenching and grinding. They are usually made of acrylic and fit over your teeth. Correcting misaligned teeth may help in cases where there is a dental cause.\u00a0 Since stress and anxiety may also be factors, seeking ways to lower or manage stress can also be beneficial if they are contributing factors.<\/p>\n<p>If you believe you grind or clench your teeth or if you are suffering from any of the symptoms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/contact-us.html\">contact us now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>About Dr. Joseph Salvaggio<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dr-salvaggio-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Salvaggio\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dr-salvaggio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dr-salvaggio-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dr-salvaggio.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located in Brampton, Ontario Dr. Joseph Salvaggio has been practicing general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry for over 20 years. He enjoys interacting with his patients and helping to restore their oral health for better overall health as well. Meeting new patients, interacting and educating them is one of Dr. Salvaggio&#8217;s biggest joys. We encourage you to read our reviews or call us with any dental questions you have. We look forward to speaking with you and meeting you soon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratemds.com\/doctor-ratings\/949607\/Dr-Joseph-Salvaggio-Brampton-ON.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RateMDs.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/joseph-salvaggio-68244044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you grind your teeth or clench your jaws\u00a0constantly, you have a habit known as bruxism.\u00a0 It is estimated that bruxism affects up to 10% of the population.\u00a0 Bruxism can be present in both children and adults.\u00a0 Bruxism can occur during sleep when you are not aware of it and during the day when you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10100,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[2,23,24],"class_list":["post-10099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dentistry","tag-brampton-dentist","tag-bruxism","tag-teeth-grinding"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is bruxism and how does it affect me? - Salvaggio Dentistry:<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Grinding your teeth habitually is also know as bruxism. 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