Are you grinding your teeth?
Our Lynnwood dentist can help you get over your problem before it takes its toll on your jaw or tooth structure!
Try following these easy tips to help ease the discomfort:
- Much of the time, grinding is caused by stress. Identify your stressors, and figure out how to deal with them.
- If you are experiencing any pain in your mouth, this may cause you to grind. Alert your dentist so he can help you get rid of your pain.
- If you drink alcohol frequently, try cutting back.
- Cut back on your caffeine consumption.
- If you often chew items that are not food, like pencils, candy wrappers, or even gum, your jaw muscles are getting trained to clench. This might aggravate your grinding problem.
- If you grind during daytime, you can encourage your jaw muscles to relax by holding the tip of your tongue between your teeth.
- If you grind while you sleep, try relaxing your jaw muscles before bedtime. Hold a warm compress against your cheek for a few minutes before going to sleep.
If you’re still grinding your teeth, clenching your jaw, or experiencing discomfort or pain, talk to our dentist to seek solutions.
