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Asked for Female, 40 years old from Kanpur
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Hello,
I understand your concern about your daughter's teeth grinding. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common condition that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep.
There are many possible causes of bruxism, including:
Stress and anxiety
Misaligned teeth or bite problems
Ear infections
Teething
Sleep disorders
Certain medications
In most cases, bru...more
I understand your concern about your daughter's teeth grinding. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common condition that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep.
There are many possible causes of bruxism, including:
Stress and anxiety
Misaligned teeth or bite problems
Ear infections
Teething
Sleep disorders
Certain medications
In most cases, bru...more
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Asked for male, 34 years old from Katni
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This habit is called bruxism. Habit of grinding teeth or clenching their jaw under stress. Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. Take a deworming medicine, t. Zintel only one at night for one day only. Do not take this tab for the next six months. Also you may need a habit breaking appliance called soft splints to preserve your teeth from wearing off. Adv. Muscle relaxant to relieve jaw muscle pa...more
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Asked for male, 43 years old from Faridabad
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Physician•Chennai
Bruxism or Teeth Grinding is a common and worrying symptom in autism, especially in autistic children. Bruxism means keeping teeth together and forcefully grinding them with a grinding sound. It can result in damaged gum and bone structures. It may also lead to abnormal wear and tear of the teeth, facial pain, and tooth sensitivity.
There can be many reasons associated with Bruxism like anxiety, habitual grinding, side-effects of antidepressants, an abnormal bite, or a limited diet. Bu...more
There can be many reasons associated with Bruxism like anxiety, habitual grinding, side-effects of antidepressants, an abnormal bite, or a limited diet. Bu...more
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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How Do I Find Out if I Grind My Teeth?
Because grinding often occurs during sleep, most people are unaware that they grind their teeth. However dull, constant headache or sore jaw when you wake up is a telltale symptom of bruxism. Many times people learn that they grind their teeth by their loved one who hears the grinding at night.
Why Is Teeth Grinding Harmful?
In some cases, chronic teeth grinding can result in a fracturing, loosening, or loss of teeth. The chronic ...more
Because grinding often occurs during sleep, most people are unaware that they grind their teeth. However dull, constant headache or sore jaw when you wake up is a telltale symptom of bruxism. Many times people learn that they grind their teeth by their loved one who hears the grinding at night.
Why Is Teeth Grinding Harmful?
In some cases, chronic teeth grinding can result in a fracturing, loosening, or loss of teeth. The chronic ...more
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