What Is Bruxism And What Causes Teeth Grinding In Sleep At Night?
Bruxism is the medical term that is used to refer to the habit of grinding and clenching that abrades teeth and can cause jaw pain, tense muscles and headaches. It often occurs during sleep and may even occur during short naps or during the day. Statistics show that it is one of the most common sleep disorders with over 30 million Americans reported to grind their teeth during sleep. People who grind their teeth are sometimes referred to as bruxers. In addition to grinding their teeth, some bruxers may also bite their fingernails and chew the inside of their cheek. Very often, people usually aren’t diagnosed with it until it is too late because so many people don’t realize they have the habit. The effects may be quite advanced before sufferers become aware of the problem. Can bruxism cause harm? Although Bruxism is not considered a dangerous disorder it can cause other problems. People with otherwise healthy teeth and gums can clench so often and so hard that they may end up damaging t
