The Tooth About Teeth Grinding

February 13, 2019 12:00 pm | Published by Vista Ridge Family Dentistry

Headaches in Cedar Park are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, Dr. Kerr, Dr. Patel, Dr. Hedgecock, and Dr. Patel would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth grinding. At Vista Ridge Family Dentistry, we love spreading the news about all things dental health, so here is some headache information that just might change your life.

Bruxism & Headaches

You may not be aware of it, but everyone clenches and grinds their teeth at some point and to some degree. It’s a natural reaction to stress. During the day, you might catch yourself doing it and make a conscious effort to stop, but during the night, you are unaware of it and will naturally grind much harder. Unfortunately, some people in Cedar Park have such problems with bruxism that they may experience:

Frequent, painful headaches
Damaged, worn-down teeth and surrounding tissues
TMJ/TMD

According to Dr. Noshir Mehta, chairman of general dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and director of its Craniofacial Pain Center, the upper and lower teeth come into contact for as much as 40 minutes of each hour. The force exerted on some teeth, such as the first molars, can be about 250 lbs, as opposed to the 20-40 lbs involved in regular daily chewing. If you grind your teeth and have frequent headaches, don’t panic. Bruxism is easily treatable with custom-fit night guards that Dr. Kerr, Dr. Patel, Dr. Hedgecock, and Dr. Patel will personally fit for your teeth. To find out more about how we can make your headaches disappear, contact Vista Ridge Family Dentistry today. The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

Sources http://www.medicinenet.com/teeth_grinding_bruxism/article.htm http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/13/health/13grin.html

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