STOP THE GRIND: YOU MIGHT BE CAUSING TOOTH SENSITIVITY

THE DAILY GRIND IS WEARING YOUR ENAMEL DOWN

Bruxism (tooth grinding) is a common condition that wears away the tooth enamel and leads to sensitivity. People who grind their teeth may be unaware of the habit because it typically occurs while they sleep.

CAUSES

STRESS AND ANXIETY

SLEEP DISORDERS

CROOKED TEETH & ABNORMAL BITE

CERTAIN MEDICATIONS

SYMPTOMS

Worn-out enamel, leading to tooth sensitivity
Headache
A grinding sound at night, sometimes loud enough to wake your partner
Stiffness in neck and shoulder muscles
Pain in the jaws and the joint in front of your ears (i.e. Temporomandibular Joint)
Teeth losing their contour and appearing flattened
Severe grinding can cause loosening and loss of teeth

TREATMENT

1 SEE A DENTIST FOR A HABIT-BREAKING DEVICE

2 STRESS AND ANXIETY MANAGEMENT

3 TREATMENT OF WORN-OUT ENAMEL TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE