If you grind your teeth at night, it can be painful but it can also negatively impact the quality of your sleep. Fortunately, though, if you take a few simple steps, you can reduce the impact of teeth grinding and improve your sleep. Here’s how. Practice relaxation techniques An important tool in reducing nighttime teeth […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most challenging parts of history over the past year. As a result, heightened anxiety and increased stress have led to disrupted sleep and oral health complications. In fact, the American Dental Association found that 60% of dentists have reported an increase in teeth grinding, or bruxism, due […]
We’re all under an immense amount of stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But we can also experience everyday stressors like work, a flat car tire or an unexpected dental bill. These stressors can all contribute to making you grind your teeth. There continues to be an increase in tooth fractures throughout the pandemic, which […]
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we wear a mask, keep our distance and wash our hands. It is also important to remain at home as much as possible. However, we do understand that you need to venture out from time to time and that is okay as long […]
Do you notice that you are unintentionally clenching your jaw during stressful moments? You might even do it while you’re engaged in focused activities. You might have even been told by your partner that you clench your jaw or grind your teeth at night. This grinding or clenching is known as bruxism and it can […]
Have you ever been told, “stop clenching your jaw”? Sometimes we find that we are clenching our jaw and other times people tell you to stop. We have experienced non-stop talk about politics and COVID-19, which leads to extensive stress. This added stress and pressure on our daily lives can lead to further complications with […]
Do you know what the most heavily utilized and under appreciated joint in the human body is? It’s the temporomandibular joint, which is also commonly referred to as TMJ. The TMJ allows you to open and close your mouth, as well as extending and moving your jaw from side to side. It helps you eat, […]
Headaches and migraines can be caused by teeth grinding. This involuntary and excessive clenching and grinding of your teeth is a common condition with one in five adults being affected in the U.S. at the moment–it continues to rise. As a result, teeth grinding, or Bruxism, can result in significant tooth wear and enamel erosion. […]
There are many signs that can indicate a child is being bullied, but did you know it can lead to teeth grinding? It can. Recent research indicates that 160,000 children skip school because they are afraid of being bullied by other students. One unnoticable sign of being bullied is teeth grinding. A teeth grinding link […]
Do you ever wake up with a sore jaw? Or, do you experience constant headaches? These problems, as well as tense muscles, are often the result of bruxism, which is the medical term for the grinding or clenching of your teeth. At Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, Dr. Patel is available to […]