Grinding, gnashing or clenching your teeth is called bruxism. It can lead to headaches, teeth damage and jaw disorders. Some people with sleep bruxism aren’t aware of it. Symptoms include worn down or chipped teeth, tooth sensitivity, jaw or jaw muscle pain, earache, facial pain. The causes of bruxism are not always clear. In adults, anxiety, stress or anger may be some factors; for children, it may be the growth of the teeth and jaws. Some cases are caused by Huntington’s disease or Parkinson’s disease, or a side effect of drugs such as antidepressants. In severe cases, bruxism could damage to the jaw, teeth, restorations and crowns, and cause temporomandibular disorders in the joints in front of your ears. Treatment for this may be in the form of stress management, behavior therapy, medications like botox, and dental approaches like a mouth guards. Crowns or overlays may be needed to reshape chewing surfaces.
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