Teeth grinding or more formerly known as bruxism, is a painful condition to have to cope with.
Most adults who grind their teeth, typically do so during the night while sleeping and are completely unaware of it.
Common symptoms include a sore jaw, headaches, earaches, and cracked or worn down teeth.
I know that trying to cure teeth grinding can be a difficult task, so I have written this article to provide as much assistance as I can.
There are a few different options for treating bruxism, including mouth guards and botox injections.
However, options such as these may not be for everybody.
I know they definitely were not for me.
I will explain some other alternative methods that you can do at home.
While doing a ton of research trying to find a way to cure teeth grinding, I learned that stress was a major cause of this condition.
Since this is the case, finding a way to relieve stress before going to bed is extremely important.
Here are some tips that may help you: 1.
Exercise: I usually start out by doing some light exercise at the gym for about 1-2 hours after work.
This helps relieve any tension throughout the whole body.
2.
Massage: Try massaging your jaw muscles to get them relaxed.
3.
Hot washcloth: Try soaking a washcloth in hot water and hold it up to your jaw for a few minutes right before your ready for bed.
There you have it, I hope these three tips will help you with your teeth grinding.