“Am I going to grind this?” It’s hard to tell if you’re grinding your teeth at night. Even if a member of the family says something like this, it is often denied. In fact, if you sleep with your teeth grinding at night, various symptoms appear. How to interpret these symptoms?
On the 30th (local time), the American media outlet ‘huffpost.com’ gave advice on how to deal with symptoms through expert advice. If you may be grinding your teeth at night, there are signs to watch out for.
1. Headache
Dr. Albert Coombs, a member of the International Dental Implant Association, said, “If you spend time grinding your teeth while you sleep, you are more likely to get a headache because you put pressure on your mouth and jaw.” “These morning headaches are the body’s way of getting out of the intense pressure all night long,” he added. Headaches caused by bruising are usually characterized by a return to the temples and ears.
2. Jaw Pain
Similar to waking up with a headache, there may be pain in the muscles around the mouth or fatigue in the jaw muscles. This pain can last from a few minutes to several hours, but is most severe when you wake up in the morning. If you have this kind of pain, you should see a doctor.
3. Toothache
If your teeth hurt in the morning or your teeth hurt, it could be the result of grinding your teeth. Dr. Marjane Mohadam, associate professor of clinical practice at New York University School of Dentistry, said, “A toothache is an obvious sign of grinding teeth at night.
4. Worn and Torn Teeth
Dr. Mohadam said, “This grinding can cause tooth wear and tear, and over time, the structure of the tooth itself can be destroyed and the jawbone that supports the teeth can also be destroyed.”
If your crown (the visible part of your teeth) is worn out, especially when you look inside your mouth, you may be grinding your teeth at night. In this case, the teeth may become discolored in the form of white stripes.
If you have teeth that appear to be suddenly pushed back or forward, it could be evidence of bruising.
5. Sensitivity to hot and cold foods
Tooth wear and tear also affects the way you eat. When small fracture lines start to appear all over the tooth, it means that the food is almost approaching the nerves of the tooth. If a glass of ice water has a pathway to reach the tooth nerve, the moment you drink it, you will have a sensitive reaction. .
6. Nap
It’s a bit surprising, but someone who grinds their teeth is likely to wake up every two or three hours a night. This may come from discomfort or pain. This is because a constantly moving mouth interferes with rest. This can make you sleepy during the day and take more naps than usual.
“The National Institutes of Health conducted a 2020 study that found a link between stress and brucism,” Coombs said.
The American Dental Association found a 70% increase in brusism in a March 2021 poll. This is the cause of the increase in the stress response and was affected by the pandemic.
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