|
Types of Sleeping Disorders
|
Sleeping Problems (Home) > Types of Sleeping Disorders > Sleep Bruxism
Sleep Bruxism (Tooth-Grinding): Information, Symptoms and Causes
Bruxism (a term derived from the Greek βρυγμός, which means grinding) is grinding or clenching of the teeth. Sleep Bruxism is grinding or clenching of the teeth during sleep, both of which can cause a range of problems.
Symptoms
Sleep Bruxism often occurs during sleep, and may even occur during short naps. Usually, the canine teeth and incisors are ground against each other with a side-to-side motion, which abrades tooth enamel, removes the sharp biting surfaces, and flattens the edges of the teeth. The molar teeth may also be ground together.
Causes
The causes of Sleep Bruxism are thought to include a combination of one or more of the following:
- A lack of symmetry in the teeth / occlusal disharmony (where teeth do not bite down on each other correctly)
- Anxiety / emotional stress
- Digestive problems
- A disturbed sleep pattern
In addition, some drugs are known to cause bruxism as a side effect, such as MDMA and others of the amphetamine-based family.
 |
Random Sleeping Tip |
 |
| People who are suffering from insomnia must not take a shower before they go to sleep, but instead must take a warm bath because this will help relax their muscles and they will be able to have a good night sleep. On the other hand if they will take a shower then they are going to be wide awake and this will then take them a longer time to achieve sleep. So it is wise to take a long hot bath before going to sleep. |
|
More Articles |
|
1. Sleep Bruxism: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Sleep Bruxism: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Diagnosis
During a routine dental examination, a Dentist will comment if there seems to be an excess wear of the teeth. This excess [...]
|
2. Paralysis Sleeping Disorder: Information, Causes and Treatment
Paralysis Sleeping Disorder: Information, Causes and Treatment
Millions of people around the world experience a disruption of their sleep patterns at some point in their lives, whether [...]
|
3. Key to Preventing Sleep Problems in Babies
Key to Preventing Sleep Problems in Babies
Many babies encounter sleep problems during their first years of life. It is quite common, actually, and normal [...]
|
4. Sleep Bruxism: Information, Symptoms and Causes
Sleep Bruxism (Tooth-Grinding): Information, Symptoms and Causes
Bruxism (a term derived from the Greek βρυγμός, which means grinding) is grinding or clenching of the teeth. Sleep Bruxism is grinding or [...]
|
|
Bookmark This Page:
Send Page to a Friend Resources: Health and Healing Mental Health Natural Health Relaxation Self Help Sleep Better |
