If you’re grinding your teeth at night, don’t worry, there are plenty of solutions to help you kick the habit. Medically known as bruxism, teeth grinding can be caused by several factors, including stress and anxiety, but sometimes caffeine, medication, and even sleep apnea (temporary lapses in breathing that can cause sleep disturbances) can also affect it.
Teeth grinding can happen despite the investments we make in our oral health. Even if we’re brushing our teeth correctly, using the best electric toothbrush, and investing in good-quality toothpaste, teeth grinding often takes place while we sleep, with most people unaware they even do it. It’s only when symptoms such as a headache, a sore jaw, and eroded teeth appear, (or an unhappy partner complains you’re keeping them awake), that people visit their dentist and are diagnosed with bruxism. Ready to nip it in the bud? Our oral health experts are on hand to help.
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