Tooth Grinding At Night

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Grinding of one's teeth is common in adults and children, especially during times of unusual life stress and crises.

Treatment:

If grinding becomes a long-term pattern, consult your Dentist to prevent damage to your teeth and temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ), otherwise known as "jaw joint pain".

Experiencing jaw-joint pain in the mornings is an indication that you are grinding and clenching your teeth during the night. This is one of the causes of Temporo-Mandibular Disorder (TMD).

The syndrome is most prevalent with women between the ages of 25 and 40. TMJ can be caused by:

	bad bite
	misaligned teeth
	missing teeth
	arthritis
	emotional stress

Treatment:

Have your Dentist (or a Dentist who focuses on this disorder - there is no official specialty in dentistry for TMJ problems) perform a complete diagnosis to determine the causes so that a treatment program can be established. A wide range of treatments are available.

For a more comprehensive explanation see "Take this Book to the Dentist with You", by Charles B. Inlander.

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