Monday, February 3, 2014

Complications of Bruxism






In most cases, bruxism does not cause serious complications. But severe bruxism may lead to these possible problems.

- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems
- Damage to the teeth or jaw
-Facial Pain
-Tension-type headaches

Prevention of bruxism: 

-Avoid eating hard foods like nuts and chips
-Avoid chewing gum, makes you more likely to grind your teeth
-Avoid alcohol, intensifies grinding after alcohol consumption
-Avoid foods and drinks that contain caffeine; increases grinding during sleep

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